The Gauntlet is more encompassing this time Gene Marrano December 29, 2016 1 minute read The “Gauntlet” competition staged by The Advancement Foundation is back for a third year – and more encompassing than ever as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: Man walking in woods found missing NJ woman, childNext: Vinton holding its annual New Year’s Eve gala Related Stories The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026 Virginia August primary raises turnout concerns as summer voting begins Ian Price May 14, 2026