Big sister creates golf tourney – with kid brother in mind Gene Marrano April 8, 2021 1 minute read A local teenager is honoring her brother James by organizing a golf tournament- with proceeds going to epilepsy research. WFIR intern reporter Alex Powell has the story: see link to tournament below: https://www.facebook.com/roanokegolf/ Share: Post navigation Previous: 3 days of racing at Martinsville this weekendNext: Roanoke College unveils plaques honoring slaves’ contributions Related Stories Code Orange: Wildfire smoke, 95-degree heat trigger Roanoke Valley alerts Ian Price July 17, 2026 Mountain Bike National Championships continue through Sunday; attracted former NBA great last weekend Gene Marrano July 16, 2026 Roanoke VIA Day School has new playground designed for students with autism Gene Marrano July 15, 2026