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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026