Council sings praises of new Roanoke City Manager Gene Marrano August 8, 2017 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Animal Enrichment at Mill Mountain ZooNext: DEQ: Tinker Creek ecosystem likely needs a few years to fully recover Related Stories Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026 Walk & Roll safety event is about showing kids how to be safe when walking or biking along busy roadways Gene Marrano April 8, 2026