Salem teacher looks to spread the word about robotics and STEM Gene Marrano February 10, 2020 1 minute read Growing interest in the award-winning robotics program at Salem High School – and STEM related courses – is a model one teacher there plans to bring to other parts of southwestern Virginia and beyond. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Former Mayor Nelson Harris about to release book on Roanoke in the 1940’sNext: Weekend college basketball roundup Related Stories Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026