Author of book on gun control doubts major changes after Charleston Gene Marrano June 19, 2015 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Local “Friends” president is Cox Conserves Heroes finalistNext: UPDATE: Estimated $750,000 damage in Crossroads Mall fire Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026