Roanoke firefighters receive free custom orthotics during test Gene Marrano May 18, 2017 1 min read A Roanoke-based manufacturer has come up with a novel way to put an updated product “through the ringer.” WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Vinton Wine & Food Festival to be held at Explore Park this SaturdayNext: UPDATE: Amber Alert canceled for missing 8 month old from Hampton Related Stories 1 min read Two polls show tightening races for statewide positions Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 1 min read Federal shutdown could mean delay for SNAP benefits in November Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 2 min read Local moving company’s third annual “Movers for Mutts” donation drive enters final weeks Ian Price October 21, 2025