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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading 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 Sen. Warner raises concerns over deportation of Salvadoran man now held in Virginia Web Staff September 1, 2025 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025