Franklin County native heads to spring training with Cubs Gene Marrano February 12, 2018 1 min read Major league baseball spring training starts this week and one front office executive for the Chicago Cubs is now a local Hall of Famer as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Peacemakers founder found not guilty on all chargesNext: Update: Shawn Hunter comments after being found not guilty Related Stories 1 min read Massive fire at 9th Street industrial park – Riverdale redevelopment Gene Marrano April 5, 2025 1 min read Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025