A new job for Chris Morrill Gene Marrano May 2, 2017 1 min read Chris Morrill This is the first week on the job for former Roanoke City Manager Chris Morrill. As WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports, instead of working one city, Morrill now works for thousands of localities. Share: Post navigation Previous: Synthetic opioid fentanyl becomes Virginia’s deadliest drugNext: United Way asking for help with funding shortage Related Stories 1 min read Reports: Virginia Tech in talks with Former PSU Coach James Franklin Clark Palmer November 15, 2025 1 min read Explore Park set to shine as 7th annual Illuminights Winter Walk of Lights returns next Saturday Web Staff November 14, 2025 1 min read Virginia’s Insurance Marketplace ready to help with health care plan options with premium costs in flux Gene Marrano November 14, 2025