Local author releases another Mickey Mathews Mysteries novel Gene Marrano June 21, 2021 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Cavs win first contest at College World SeriesNext: Suspect arrested in NYC for murdering Roanoke woman in 2017 Related Stories 1 minute read Anthem says its ready to sit down with other parties help to lower health care costs in Virginia Gene Marrano December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read Roanoke honors 2025 citizen of the year Web Staff December 16, 2025 0 1 minute read AARP Virginia warns of rising airline scams during holiday travel Web Staff December 16, 2025 0