Sex offender, teen found in Smyth County Gene Marrano July 7, 2015 1 min read An Amber Alert … almost a dozen local, state and federal agencies – and concerned citizens – helped lead to the capture of a known sex-offender and a teenaged girl this morning … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Missing Teen, convicted sex offender in custodyNext: Police seek suspect for Rodeway Inn murder Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025