State of the County address delivered this morning Gene Marrano November 13, 2018 1 min read Gene Marrano photo Without the keynote speaker actually saying it, the State of Roanoke County appears to be “good” – judging by the annual address given this morning. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: Share: Post navigation Previous: Amazon splits HQ between New York and northern VirginiaNext: Chain saws, weedeaters and more: two charged with Franklin County thefts Related Stories 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park set to shine as 7th annual Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights returns next Saturday Web Staff November 14, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace ready to help with health care plan options with premium costs in flux Gene Marrano November 14, 2025