New student life center at VWCC will hold open house Gene Marrano October 6, 2014 1 min read The Virginia Western campus on Colonial Avenue has changed dramatically in recent years … and now the new student life center will hold a special open house with an emphasis on showcasing career option… as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Trucker driver charged in Route 24 crashNext: Roanoke Police charge man with killing father; suspect had been arrested for separate assault hours earlier Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025