North Cross will teach China students Gene Marrano August 3, 2015 1 minute read North Cross School in Roanoke County is partnering with a high school in Shanghai China to offer 50 students there an American-style education beginning this fall … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Judge: Virginia can ban future Confederate license platesNext: Hollins professor headed to Middle East Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026