Rescue Mission has challenge grant Gene Marrano July 5, 2017 1 min read Three days ago the Roanoke Rescue Mission passed a milestone – its 69th anniversary. There are more challenges ahead – and one is imminent as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: State police: 2 injured in central Virginia plane crashNext: Radford holds special 4th celebration Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025