Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop Gene Marrano November 17, 2025 1 minute read The late Dr. Rita Bishop served as Superintendent of Roanoke City Public Schools for 13 years and now the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra is creating a permanently endowed fund in her honor. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th DistrictNext: Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination Related Stories Southwest Virginia Ballet celebrates 35 years with “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” Emma Thomas May 7, 2026 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive returns on Saturday Gene Marrano May 7, 2026 Virginia Tech professor reflects on passing of CNN founder Ted Turner Web Staff May 7, 2026
