United Way-Planned Parenthood criticized by Bedrosian Gene Marrano August 25, 2015 1 min read The furor over covert Planned Parenthood videos about the selling of fetal parts for research has led Al Bedrosian to call for Roanoke County to sever ties with United Way – which helps fund that agency … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Uproar over suggestive banners hung near a Virginia campusNext: Fire causes heavy damage to Brink’s building in Salem 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