Goodlatte hopeful of thaw with Cuba Gene Marrano November 28, 2016 1 min read Rep. Bob Goodlatte Raul Castro has led Cuba for ten years but the death of his brother – the iconic Fidel Castro – could be the beginning of the end of Communist rule. A local Congressman is hopeful as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Yoga classes for men begin tomorrow at the Brambleton CenterNext: Armed man charged after suicidal threats, 20-mile chase in Henry County 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