Roanoke County Parks has matching grant program Gene Marrano May 8, 2015 1 minute read Rather than wait for 100-percent public funding, parks, ballfields and playgrounds have taken advantage of a matching grant program in Roanoke County over the past two decades … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on that program: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sweet Briar’s plans to close: a unique situation or a sign of other private college troubles?Next: Bedford County man charged with stealing campaign signs Related Stories 2 minutes read Science Museum confirms it will leave Center in the Square by end of 2026 Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 4 minutes read City of Salem officials react to Yokohama Tire imminent closure announcement at Salem plant, with 392 layoffs announced Ian Price January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano January 16, 2026 0
