State grant will help place more Roanoke at-risk kids in preschool programs Gene Marrano December 11, 2018 1 min read A $250,0000 grant from the Commonwealth will be used by United Way of Roanoke Valley to place more at-risk children in preschool programs. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the details: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Jury recommends life in prison for Charlottesville car attackNext: Suspect sought for Bedford Co. shoplifting Related Stories 1 min read Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read Halloween Festival builds community Denise Membreno October 27, 2025 1 min read Goodwill says shop their thrift stores for last minute Halloween costumes – or any time of year Gene Marrano October 27, 2025