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 Baby Buri author brings her illustrated books to Roanoke Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 VA250 close to home – In Depth. Who was Andrew Lewis? Gene Marrano June 9, 2026 Virginia Tech secures record $75 million gift for athletics and academics Web Staff June 8, 2026