What do Alpacas and U.S. Olympians have in common? Gene Marrano February 19, 2018 1 min read While team USA athletes are representing our country as Olympians, the team uniforms are an example of the re-emergence of the American textile industry. WFIR’s Denise Allen Membreno explains. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Update on deceased man found in vehicle in RoanokeNext: Family Service presents “Adaptive Leadership” workshop Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms stages 4th annual Taco Fest fundraiser Gene Marrano September 3, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police searching for suspect connected to an armed robbery in the Crystal Spring area Clark Palmer September 2, 2025 2 min read Roanoke College: President’s 25 initiative tops $1 million in cash and commitments for endowed student financial aid Clark Palmer September 2, 2025