New United Way President meets supporters in Roanoke Gene Marrano March 17, 2015 1 minute read United Way of Roanoke Valley held its annual awards celebration yesterday at Hotel Roanoke – it was also a chance for the brand new President and C-E-O to introduce herself, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: IRS: shady preparers are pocketing tax payments due under “Obamacare”Next: Local lawmakers react to Ralph Smith’s announcement Related Stories Delegate Franklin holds first town hall in Blacksburg as elected official Web Staff March 2, 2026 0 U.S., Israel launch combat operations in Iran Gene Marrano February 28, 2026 0 Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0