Roanoke County Parks has matching grant program Gene Marrano May 8, 2015 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025