Virginia Museum of Transportation has appointed an author-in-residence Gene Marrano August 15, 2014 1 min read The Virginia Museum of Transportation has appointed an author-in-residence … a former photojournalist and educator man who has had a lifelong fascination with trains. It’s a first for the downtown Roanoke museum as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Urban farm looks to add processing center on siteNext: Nelson Co. flooding remembered, 45 years after Hurricane Camille Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025