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 Bringing Death Back into Life Denise Membreno September 10, 2025 1 min read Workout Anytime Lynchburg to hold 9-11 Memorial Stair Climb Clark Palmer September 10, 2025 1 min read VBR saw record numbers in 2024; ahead of that pace so far in 2025 Gene Marrano September 10, 2025
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:
