More kudos for the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano November 17, 2014 1 min read More kudos for the Roanoke Valley from national publications and travel writers … Jennifer Huber is a travel writer on the “Solo Travel Girl” blog …WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Country star Hunter Hayes meets Roanoke City studentsNext: Virginia Farm bureau, law firm sued over a Virginia fair sale Related Stories 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025 1 min read Rolling the dice in the Star City: Delegate Rasoul questions casino proposal at Berglund Center Web Staff October 17, 2025