New Roanoke County school superintendent starts first year Gene Marrano August 24, 2015 1 minute read Gregory Killough Today is the first day of classes for Roanoke County public school students … its also the first school day for the new superintendent … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Rare, foul-smelling plant at Virginia Tech this weekNext: Another tractor-trailer accident on Windy Gap Related Stories Coffee truck owner frustrated with code enforcement in Roanoke City Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0 A new playground at the Williamson Road Library – Plaza de Esperanza – cuts a ribbon Gene Marrano March 27, 2026 0 State Republican lawmakers call for temporary suspension of Commonwealth’s gas tax Clark Palmer March 27, 2026 0