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 Dick and Dave’s Miracle Day for the Children’s Miracle Network is here Gene Marrano March 6, 2026 0 Radford economy professor analyzes economic impacts of U.S., Israeli strikes in Iran Web Staff March 6, 2026 0 Q99 to host 23rd annual Miracle Day Radiothon for Carilion Children’s Ian Price March 5, 2026 0
