Reading program battles summer “Brain Drain” Gene Marrano June 6, 2016 1 minute read Parents worried about their children’s “brain drain” with school out for several months may want to check out a summer reading program that kicks off on Friday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Franklin County accepting applications for Tourism MicroGrant programNext: Virginia spends more than $186K on trade mission to Europe Related Stories 1 minute read Writer’s conference this weekend, 2026 Attic Productions season features 8 plays, Gene Marrano January 14, 2026 0 1 minute read Adam Murphy formally launches campaign for 9th District Congressional seat Clark Palmer January 13, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke protestors call for ICE to be abolished following death of Renee Good Clark Palmer January 12, 2026 0
Parents worried about their children’s “brain drain” with school out for several months may want to check out a summer reading program that kicks off on Friday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:
