Ex-felons find jobs after “ban the box” decision Gene Marrano December 12, 2014 1 min read In October Roanoke City agreed to remove a question about a job applicant’s criminal history from its initial application forms … WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with someone who urged the city to “Ban the Box.” About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Enroll assisters help with health care signupsNext: Feds: no charges coming on senator’s resignation Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke tourism hits record high, lowering resident tax burden Ian Price October 7, 2025 1 min read Latest Wason Center survey of likely voters shows statewide Democratic ticket still leads for Gov.-Lt. Gov.-AG Gene Marrano October 6, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Symphony Orchestra opens its new season with a Disco pops concert – and Beethoven’s outdoor musings Gene Marrano October 6, 2025