VA 529 Program launches awareness campaign Gene Marrano May 30, 2018 1 minute read A “Virginia 529” awareness campaign that promotes saving plans for higher education started yesterday – on 5-29 of course – and continues through tomorrow. Its more flexible than you think, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: VDOT re-opens part of Sugar Loaf Mountain RoadNext: With Garrett not running, Dems see greater opportunity in 5th District Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026