7th Democrat now in City Council race Gene Marrano January 27, 2016 1 min read He’s just 27 years old but says its time for his generation to get involved. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on Roanoke City Council hopeful Byron Hamlar: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two local non-profits merge as ARCHNext: Roanoke man missing, hasn’t been heard from since last week Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025