Book chronicles towns along defunct railroad line Gene Marrano November 18, 2016 1 minute read “Chasing the Powhatan Arrow – A Travelogue in Economic Geography” is a new book from a local author that looks at what has happened along a former passenger railroad line. It launches with a special event tonight as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: VT prof: Russia hopes Trump’s campaign talk about NATO doesn’t change nowNext: Virginia Tech has a role in the state’s top 5 poultry production Related Stories AEW Collision returns to Berglund Center tomorrow night Web Staff July 10, 2026 Roanoke Valley enters Step One voluntary water conservation as drought drains reservoirs Ian Price July 9, 2026 LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026