State of the County address delivered this morning Gene Marrano November 13, 2018 1 minute 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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026