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 USA Cycling Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships looking for more volunteers Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Ain’t Misbehavin’ – a musical revue – celebrates the life of jazz legend “Fats” Waller at Dumas Theatre Gene Marrano July 6, 2026 Vinton teen dies following crash on I-81 Web Staff July 6, 2026
