State of the County address held this morning Gene Marrano November 10, 2017 1 min read Joe McNamara at podium/WFIR Gene Marrano Local business, government and civic leaders came together today for the Regional Chamber’s annual breakfast. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there as they got an update on Roanoke County: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Staffing issues ahead of restaurant’s opening next monthNext: UPDATE: All options for Cave Spring High students are back on the table Related Stories 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025 1 min read Roanoke’s GoFest returns October 17–19, encouraging residents to “go outside” Web Staff September 11, 2025