Salem City Council candidates square off Gene Marrano April 23, 2014 1 min read There was some push back at a Salem City Council candidates forum yesterday…on issues of party affiliation and spending. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke-Blackburg Regional Airport head to retire after 25 yearsNext: Time limits on Roanoke Co. supervisors to speak at meetings get first approval Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025