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 The Market on Melrose gaining a following in northwest Roanoke – but still in the red at this point Gene Marrano March 18, 2026 0 Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0