MVP protestors welcome noted environmental activist Gene Marrano April 12, 2017 1 minute read With the clock ticking on a decision to approve the Mountain Valley Pipeline, an activist who uncovered the Love Canal in the 1970’s was in Roanoke County yesterday. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: The big leader right now for Virginia governor is “undecided”Next: Christiansburg town manager dies from self-inflicted gunshot wound Related Stories AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026