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: 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 April is Financial Literacy Month, Virginia savings plan launches new name Gene Marrano April 28, 2025 1 min read Reid intends to remain on statewide GOP ticket despite pressure from Governor Youngkin Clark Palmer April 28, 2025 1 min read Keeping the Roanoke Valley’s affordable housing liveable Denise Membreno April 28, 2025