Roanoke City, Virginia Career Works team up to help those laid off from jobs Gene Marrano January 8, 2020 1 min read The loss of good-paying and long-term jobs at several local companies has led the Virginia Career Works resource center and the City of Roanoke to team up and offer assistance. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: STUDY: Virginia barely a top 20 state to raise a familyNext: United Way of Roanoke Valley names new President-CEO Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025