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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026