Book chronicles towns along defunct railroad line Gene Marrano November 18, 2016 1 min 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 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0