Welding as art – encouraging students to consider it as a trade Gene Marrano May 3, 2024 1 min read “Experienced welders needed” – there’s often been a shortage and now a 3rd annual student “sculpted art contest,” that involves arc welding comes to a close at Black Dog Salvage this weekend. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Stamp Out Hunger returns to mailbox donationsNext: Hope Over Hate is timely discussion this Thursday Related Stories 1 min read Salem receives additional tourism grants to boost visitor attraction Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read Governor Glenn Youngkin Declares State of Emergency to Protect Hungry Virginians amid Government shutdown Clark Palmer October 23, 2025 1 min read AARP encourages Roanoke residents to reevaluate Medicare coverage as open enrollment gets underway Web Staff October 23, 2025