Local author releases another Mickey Mathews Mysteries novel Gene Marrano June 21, 2021 1 min read Retired professor of American History Jim Sargent may be busier than ever. The Roanoke County resident has just released the 5th title in his “Mickey Mathews Mysteries” collection. Once again its historical fiction, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cavs win first contest at College World SeriesNext: Suspect arrested in NYC for murdering Roanoke woman in 2017 Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025