VWCC cuts ribbon on new STEM building Gene Marrano August 26, 2019 1 min read The first day of classes at Virginia Western Community College this semester features the debut of a new STEM building that was on the school’s radar screen for some time. WFIR’s Gene Marrano was at the ribbon-cutting early this morning. Share: Continue Reading Previous: VMI Keydets football team hopes for better seasonNext: Follow-up planned for new Hotel Roanoke Documentary Related Stories 1 min read A sign of life on a distant planet? Gene Marrano April 22, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City restaurant owners continue pushing back against proposed meals tax increase Clark Palmer April 22, 2025 1 min read Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer Denise Membreno April 21, 2025