TAP program looks for new funding Gene Marrano November 10, 2015 1 min read A TAP program that has worked with nearly 400 families over the past four years is looking for new funding. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on “Fathers First”: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: 2015 Virginia Grown Christmas Tree Guide availableNext: Homeless vet problem in Roanoke being addressed Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 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