New community outreach program launches today Gene Marrano September 29, 2016 1 minute read Shawn Hunter Its billed as an “educational employment placement program” for those in need of a helping hand – and it debuts with a ribbon cutting this morning as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Green Valley Elementary honored for academic excellenceNext: After John Warner endorses Clinton, our political analyst weighs in on value of endorsements Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026