CommUNITY pastor steps away – almost 40 years after serious head injury Gene Marrano July 9, 2025 1 min read Thomas McCracken Facebook photo An accident that happened in 1988 on board a Coast Guard cutter has led to the painful decision from a local, prominent pastor to step away from the church he helped found two decades ago. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Carilion still fundraising to build expanded cancer center in RoanokeNext: “Munters 2” breaks ground in Botetourt Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025
