Roanoke Valley Gives wraps up Gene Marrano March 19, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025