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 and Korean Embassy to unveil new Kim Kyusik Center for Korean Studies Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Virginia Tech Men’s Basketball Team declines invite to NIT Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0 Excel Center and Virginia Western to Sign Partnership Agreement Clark Palmer March 13, 2026 0