Roanoke Valley partners prepare for Florence Gene Marrano September 11, 2018 1 minute read Hurricane Florence news conference/G Marrano photo WFIR A show of solidarity and regional cooperation this morning as localities gear up for potential heavy rain and flooding. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Appalachian Power prepares for Hurricane FlorenceNext: VT-ECU a no-go Saturday; Liberty’s game postponed Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026