Salem Sox full of optimism as season gets underway Gene Marrano April 3, 2014 1 min read Hope springs eternal at the start of every professional baseball season…including in Salem, where the defending Carolina League champions open on the road tonight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Vote on cell phone tower proposal coming this MondayNext: Ex-Va. attorneys general: Drop corruption charges Related Stories 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025 1 min read Maynard Keller steps up to challenge long term incumbent Rasoul for Delegate Gene Marrano October 30, 2025 2 min read Why is Liz Kitley back at Virginia Tech? Coach Duffy clarifies WNBA star’s new role Ian Price October 30, 2025