New center focuses on economic freedom at Roanoke College Gene Marrano August 31, 2017 1 min read Roanoke College is opening a new “think tank” for students focused on freedom and individual choice – as it relates to economics. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke radio, TV stations team up for Red Cross Hurricane Harvey relief effortNext: Eight Lewis Gale employees answer the call; now in Texas for two weeks Related Stories 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s GoFest returns October 17–19, encouraging residents to “go outside” Web Staff September 11, 2025