State of the County address held this morning Gene Marrano November 10, 2017 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026