Council sings praises of new Roanoke City Manager Gene Marrano August 8, 2017 1 min read Bob Cowell Roanoke City Mgr. Chris Morrill’s permanent successor as City Manager was named and approved by Roanoke City Council yesterday. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Animal Enrichment at Mill Mountain ZooNext: DEQ: Tinker Creek ecosystem likely needs a few years to fully recover Related Stories 1 min read Todd Gilbert resigns from position as US Attorney for the Western District of Virginia Clark Palmer August 21, 2025 1 min read Local Colors and CommUnity Arts Reach host 4th Annual African Culture Celebration at Countryside Park Saturday Web Staff August 20, 2025 1 min read Bradley Free Clinic’s first-ever benefit concert comes with future funding in question Gene Marrano August 20, 2025