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: 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 1 min read 81st anniversary of Operation Overlord Denise Membreno June 6, 2025 1 min read Ribbon cutting ahead for Melrose Plaza Web Staff June 5, 2025 1 min read The 5th Annual Pride Month Rainbow Run Denise Membreno June 4, 2025