State of the City address in Roanoke this morning Gene Marrano September 1, 2016 1 minute read The annual Chamber of Commerce “State of the City” breakfast took place at Hotel Roanoke this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Flat tires galore after truck spills metal debris onto area highwaysNext: Poll: Va. Democrats more confident that Republicans in economy’s direction Related Stories New FEMA map may change your need for flood insurance Denise Membreno February 24, 2026 0 VWCC, MGCC team up for joint CDL program, looking to grow professional driver workforce Gene Marrano February 24, 2026 0 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0