Vinton resident knew Debbie Reynolds Gene Marrano December 30, 2016 1 min read Debbie Reynolds The back-to-back deaths of two movie icons – of different generations but from the same family – has touched a Vinton resident who knew one of them well. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Hokies gear up for Belk Bowl todayNext: Gas price outlook for 2017 Related Stories 1 min read The Taubman Museum of Art’s 67th Sidewalk Art Show is looking for artists Denise Membreno February 7, 2025 1 min read Immersive art exhibit ‘Strawberry Milk’ debuts in downtown Roanoke Ian Price February 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Fire-EMS opens new training center of its own Gene Marrano February 6, 2025