New sidewalk at Roanoke industrial park is a joint effort Gene Marrano October 22, 2015 1 min read A unique arrangement between the City of Roanoke and private businesses has led to construction of a new sidewalk at an industrial park. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: DMV: Deadly teen crashes up 19 percent in 2015Next: “Sizable gas leak” in SW Roanoke; streets blocked, eight homes evacuated Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025