United Way promotes Smart 2 Start application for Pre-K learning Gene Marrano January 31, 2020 1 min read Virginia’s Secretary of Education called Smart 2 Start a “unique program” in the Commonwealth, when United Way of Roanoke Valley unveiled a new wrinkle to its Smart Beginnings at a Roanoke City school this morning. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Empire Bakery in Rocky Mount expandingNext: Democratic establishment may not like first caucus outcome Monday Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025