Roanoke Valley Gives wraps up Gene Marrano March 19, 2020 1 minute read They didn’t quite meet the stated dollar total goal but the average per-person gift total was the largest in history. A wrap-up on this year’s “Roanoke Valley Gives” with the organizer, from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Electric scooters are back, but with COVID-19 related changesNext: Virginia coronavirus cases climb to 94 — up by 17 in one day. Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0