Rescue Mission has challenge grant Gene Marrano July 5, 2017 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: State police: 2 injured in central Virginia plane crashNext: Radford holds special 4th celebration Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
