The Gauntlet gets started with business training Gene Marrano February 17, 2017 1 min read A larger state grant has raised the stakes for “The Gauntlet” this year – a competition for business startups. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bill mandating 12-month birth control coverage passesNext: Teachers urge state lawmakers to increase public education funding in next budget Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 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