The Gauntlet is back for a 10th year Gene Marrano February 5, 2024 1 min read This is the 10th anniversary for The Gauntlet business mentoring and competition that has spread from its roots in Vinton to the Alleghany Highlands and Far Southwest – with more than 1000 Gauntlet alumni to date. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: RAM House capital campaign seeks to provide additional servicesNext: VA House Dems pass bill that would raise minimum wage to $15 Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025