Time to “Load the Bus’ this weekend Gene Marrano August 6, 2015 1 minute read It’s time once again to take a holiday from the state sales tax in order to stock up on school supplies … WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports that many will help others out at the same time: Share: Post navigation Previous: Grandin Theatre grant will lead to makeoverNext: Moe’s Southwest Grill coming to The Bridges Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 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