VWCC major player with new RAMP accelerator Gene Marrano June 30, 2016 1 min read Virginia Western Community College agreed to take the lead – leading to a state grant for a new business accelerator slated for downtown Roanoke as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: U.S. Attorney: Roanoke case shows sex trafficking can involve local victimsNext: The man who designed the SML dam will be part of the lake’s 50th anniversary celebration Related Stories 1 min read Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross is back this weekend Gene Marrano September 9, 2025 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025