Students create movie on child labor in Roanoke cotton mills Gene Marrano July 12, 2018 1 min read The two-year-old Grandin Film Lab for local high school students has taken on a special project this summer – a short historical film they intend to finish shooting by tomorrow. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Salem man dies, Roanoke shooting now a murder caseNext: Cause determined for building fire on Hollins campus Related Stories 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 3 min read AG Miyares accuses Roanoke College of violating Virginia Human Rights Act. Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley home sale average price tops $400,000 for first time Evan Jones August 25, 2025