United Way promotes Smart 2 Start application for Pre-K learning Gene Marrano January 31, 2020 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Empire Bakery in Rocky Mount expandingNext: Democratic establishment may not like first caucus outcome Monday Related Stories Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Experts ask General Assembly to avoid passing Online Casino bills Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 CASPR Reports VA has lost Hundreds of Millions of Dollars due to Online Gambling Emma Thomas March 13, 2026 0