Author of book on gun control doubts major changes after Charleston Gene Marrano June 19, 2015 1 min read Public figures are already weighing in on gun control after 9 people were shot dead on Wednesday at a Charleston, South Carolina church … one local college professor and author expects little to change … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Local “Friends” president is Cox Conserves Heroes finalistNext: UPDATE: Estimated $750,000 damage in Crossroads Mall fire Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025