Roanoke Symphony Orchestra launches school arts funding campaign to honor the late Rita Bishop Gene Marrano November 17, 2025 1 min 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 1 min read Veteran Ken Mitchell announces campaign for 6th District Democratic nomination Clark Palmer November 17, 2025 1 min read Joy Powers launches bid to challenge Rep. Morgan Griffith in Virginia’s 9th District Web Staff November 17, 2025 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025
