Vinton looking up says Mayor Gene Marrano November 28, 2016 1 min read Old schools being turned into new apartment complexes, streetscape improvements and a new permanent town manager. Its been a busy past year in Vinton. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on the “State of the Town”: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Alleghany High School basketball coach killed in wreckNext: 2017 race for Va governor is likely to gain national attention 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