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 Governor defends existing Google data center deals amid Roanoke-area protests Ian Price April 30, 2026 Pediatric ABA Program for young children with autism arrives in Roanoke later this year Gene Marrano April 30, 2026 VA Drivers Raise $115,000 for the Blue Ridge Parkway Foundation Emma Thomas April 30, 2026
