Matching grants leverage parks improvements in Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 28, 2016 1 min read A matching grant program that’s been around since 1994 in Roanoke County has led to numerous improvements at local parks – with residents doing their share. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bomb threat disrupts Roanoke County elementary schoolNext: Slain Blacksburg teen’s dad, stepmom arrested on domestic abuse charges Related Stories 1 min read House of Delegates votes along party lines to advance redistricting amendment to Senate Clark Palmer October 29, 2025 1 min read Tudor House has a new permanent home for its mission of suicide prevention Gene Marrano October 29, 2025 1 min read One person injured during structure fire in the Hollins area of Roanoke County Clark Palmer October 29, 2025