City Council candidate ready to “step forward” Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 min read Trish White-Boyd A week from tomorrow seven Democrats will take part in a firehouse primary at the Berglund Center – when three candidates for the Roanoke City Council election in May are chosen. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has another in a series of candidate profiles: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: “Star Trek” star coming to Roanoke; was critical of Bowers’ Japanese internment statementNext: Evidence collected in thousands of Virginia sexual assaults to get first tests, some after waiting decades 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