Roanoke delegate likens convention to football game Gene Marrano July 28, 2016 1 min read He calls it an emotional, uplifting experience akin to his experiences playing major college football at packed stadiums. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Mike Hamlar at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Roanoke police identify officer who died in apparent suicide at police stationNext: AC service calls spike when heat waves strike Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025
He calls it an emotional, uplifting experience akin to his experiences playing major college football at packed stadiums. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Mike Hamlar at the Democratic National Convention in Philadelphia:
