Opera Roanoke has new exec. director Gene Marrano January 21, 2015 1 min read Linda Webb is a familiar face in the local non-profit world … now after a hiatus she’s back as executive director for Opera Roanoke… WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke seeks $3.2 million state grant that could lead to downtown “multi-modal” facilityNext: Health Forums in city schools combat STD’s Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025