VA CEO’s somewhat optimistic says Roanoke College poll Gene Marrano November 2, 2016 1 min read Roanoke College has conducted its first-ever poll of Virginia business leaders. They are cautiously optimistic about present conditions as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Time traveling race set for this weekend in RoanokeNext: 13-year-old Franklin County student hit by car that passes stopped school bus Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 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