VDOT to co-host a Hackathon and Idea Jam in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 14, 2018 1 minute read Data and technology has changed the way many organizations do business – and VDOT wants to make that point as well during a “Hackathon and Idea Jam” later this week in Roanoke. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: WDBJ to own second local station, present more newscastsNext: VT prof: Constantly checking work emails at home leads to health issues Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026