New local Red Cross director dealing with hurricane relief Gene Marrano September 29, 2017 1 minute read Just a few months into her tenure at the American Red Cross, the new executive director locally is dealing with the challenge of multiple natural disasters. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Food Truck Fest tomorrow aids fight against hungerNext: Roanoke mayor: city researches legal options for Lee Monument future Related Stories The Salem RidgeYaks – formerly the Red Sox – open up the 2026 Carolina League season tonight Gene Marrano April 2, 2026 0 Roanoke Valley Saves Week kicks off this Saturday with free financial wellness workshops to follow Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0 RCPS and Carilion Clinic announce new multi-million dollar CTE center set to replace The Burton Center Emma Thomas April 2, 2026 0