Independent candidates for Roanoke City Council make their case Gene Marrano October 31, 2022 1 min read Among the 11 candidates running for the four open seats on Roanoke City Council in next Tuesday’s election are three campaigning as independents. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more in this “Longer Listen” segment: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: New mom pod at Wasena ParkNext: City Council candidate says he’s got unfinished business Related Stories 1 min read Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main Stage Denise Membreno September 16, 2025 1 min read Food Pantry Fundraiser Tour coming to Mountain View Community Garden this weekend Gene Marrano September 16, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025