VWCC cuts ribbon on new STEM building Gene Marrano August 26, 2019 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: VMI Keydets football team hopes for better seasonNext: Follow-up planned for new Hotel Roanoke Documentary Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026