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: 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 Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City to be site of Hands Off protest Clark Palmer April 4, 2025 1 min read The Salem Red Sox season opener is tonight Denise Membreno April 4, 2025