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: 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 Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel leaves behind a legacy at VWCC Gene Marrano July 1, 2025 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025