7th Democrat now in City Council race Gene Marrano January 27, 2016 1 minute read He’s just 27 years old but says its time for his generation to get involved. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on Roanoke City Council hopeful Byron Hamlar: Share: Post navigation Previous: Two local non-profits merge as ARCHNext: Roanoke man missing, hasn’t been heard from since last week Related Stories Roanoke College men’s lacrosse team receives NCAA DIII Tournament bid Clark Palmer May 4, 2026 Walk & Roll to School Day a chance for city elementary school kids to hit the road – safely Gene Marrano May 4, 2026 Hollins University receives $10 million gift to support HOPE Scholarship program Web Staff May 4, 2026