Rescue Mission finds new homes for more than anticipated Gene Marrano December 5, 2018 1 min read A renewed focus on moving more homeless people out of the Roanoke Rescue Mission has paid off big-time in 2018 – more on some very promising numbers from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Black bears look for pre-hibernation easy backyard mealsNext: Vinton Motors property to become “Vinyard Station” Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025