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 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Norfolk Southern awards $100K in grants to Roanoke nonprofits to support local communities Web Staff December 15, 2025 0 1 minute read RAM House capital campaign making progress; matching challenge grant underway Gene Marrano December 15, 2025 0