Local Baseball Hall of Fame welcomes 5 new members Gene Marrano January 22, 2018 1 min read There’s the National Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown – but we have our own version right here in the Valley and five more members will be inducted on Thursday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Landmark abortion case turns 45 as pro-choice bills get voted down in Va.Next: Michael Vick to speak at Liberty University Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025