Pest could imperil Virginia’s trees Gene Marrano March 14, 2017 1 minute read A pest is changing the make up of Virginia’s forests. The Emerald Ash borer is here and could possibly kill all of the ash trees in the state. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno has more. Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke Valley Gives returns at midnightNext: Public forum on Obamacare set for tomorrow in Salem Related Stories Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026