More kudos for the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano November 17, 2014 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Country star Hunter Hayes meets Roanoke City studentsNext: Virginia Farm bureau, law firm sued over a Virginia fair sale Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026