New school superintendent wants to hear from parents Gene Marrano May 28, 2020 1 min read Photo: verlettawhite.com After 13 years Dr. Rita Bishop will retire as the Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools on July 1st. After an extensive search and input from local residents, her successor is waiting in the wings. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Former Hokie looks to get back on baseball field; Salem Sox open ballpark for fansNext: Four weeks in, Virginia dentists, patients adjust to new reality Related Stories 1 min read Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025 1 min read Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors Denise Membreno May 16, 2025 1 min read Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants Clark Palmer May 16, 2025