Gene Marrano

With CDC data revealing that visits to the doctor’s office for flu-like symptoms have reached a 30 year high – with 5000 deaths or more nationwide this flu season, a Carilion Clinic physician says things aren’t so bad in the Roanoke area. Carilion Clinic’... See more

From the WFIR News room this is your Culture Calendar – With a look at some of the local events coming up this weekend and in the near future. Sponsored by the Roanoke Cultural Endowment. The Roanoke Regional Writers conference is back for a 17th year at ... See more

ROA traveler numbers up; executive director on future airport expansion plans Gene Marrano January 5, 2026 1 minute read Mike Stewart, Airport Executive Director A record 760,000 passengers in 2024, and projected 2025 totals that will “blow those numbers ... See more

Virginia’s two U.S. Senators are sharply criticizing President Donald Trump’s military action in Venezuela, with Tim Kaine calling it an “unauthorized” attack after the United States launched strikes and announced the capture of Venezuelan President Nicol... See more

Today, Rep. Ben Cline (VA-06) issued the following statement after the successful capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro by U.S. forces. “Protecting our people, securing our border, and dismantling drug trafficking networks is non-negotiable. We w... See more