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: 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 1 min read The tenth project for non-profit Restoration Housing on Dale Avenue SE will house previously homeless tenants Gene Marrano November 12, 2025 1 min read No injuries reported during electrical fire at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Clark Palmer November 12, 2025 1 min read More On Golden Pond, The Diary of Anne Frank and a Who-Ville Holiday Market Gene Marrano November 12, 2025