State of the Town looking up in Vinton says Mayor Gene Marrano December 7, 2018 1 min read Vinton Mayor Brad Grose was center stage at the annual Vinton Area Chamber of Commerce “State of the Town” meeting earlier this week – where milestones big and small over the past year were featured. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was there: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia teacher fights for job over transgender controversyNext: VDOT, Apco prepare for expected snowfall impacts Related Stories 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit seeks final donations to support affordable housing projects Web Staff October 6, 2025