“Code Girls” author hails from Roanoke and is here this week Gene Marrano April 2, 2018 1 min read A Roanoke native and journalist is in town on Wednesday to talk about her book on more than 10,000 thousand women that were employed to decipher enemy transmissions during World War II. More on the “Code Girls” from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia senator raises concerns over National Security Adviser designateNext: Confederate flag raised off highway outside Charlottesville Related Stories 1 min read Batman actor Michael Keaton endorses 6th District Congressional candidate Beth Macy Clark Palmer November 20, 2025 0 1 min read Are you interested in an RSO inclusive adult ensemble? Denise Membreno November 20, 2025 0 1 min read Healing Strides of Virginia continues to tweak its programs serving veterans often in crisis Gene Marrano November 20, 2025 0