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 Commanders sign Von Miller; McLaurin contract situation looms as camp opens Ian Price July 18, 2025 1 min read Sheetz opens new location in Hollins area on Williamson Road Gene Marrano July 18, 2025 1 min read Virginia NAACP responds to federal civil rights investigation at George Mason University Web Staff July 18, 2025