“28 Days are not enough” … that’s what Roanoke College alum Joel Gill says about Black History Month … the comic-book style author and artist is back in town this week to talk about his book on lesser-known civil rights heroes. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

Click below to hear more from author Joel Gill … speaking with WFIR’s Gene Marrano about his new book:

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A local church wants to draw attention to the plight of persecuted Christians around the world – in the Middle East and elsewhere – with a “Night of Solidarity,” … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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Former U.S. Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison told an audience at Roanoke College on Wednesday that the fractured relationship between Congress and the President needs to be repaired – for the good of the country … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: (photo courtesy Roanoke College)

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Governor Terry McAuliffe says his administration worked hard in its first year to diversify Virginia’s economy … trying to offset defense spending cuts … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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The heavy lifting to prepare for Roanoke’s Amtrak station due here in 20-17 is underway … as an underground culvert is fortified to support the weight of passenger trains … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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Roanoke City’s police department has received a rare accreditation- for several different functions … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update:

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The Roanoke Higher Education Center is almost 15 years old … tomorrow there’s an open house for those that have not yet checked out the local satellite home for a dozen colleges and universities … more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano:

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More poignant than funny this year … that seems to be the general take on Sunday’s Super Bowl TV ads … tomorrow local creative agency directors will take a closer look during a noon-time discussion … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

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Mumps reported at UVA … the threat of measles spreading from the West Coast … and the still-present “Whooping Cough,” … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with a Carilion Clinic pediatric physician about the importance of vaccinations:

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With all of the recent negative publicity surrounding law enforcement nationwide, a local guns-and-ammo shop wanted to say, “we’ve got your back,” … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports:

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