Former Roanoke Times reporter writes Southern family memoir Gene Marrano August 7, 2018 1 minute read A former Roanoke Times reporter who found out as an adult that she had a half-brother has now written about that often-painful chapter in her life. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Veterans bills highlighted on Purple Heart DayNext: UPDATE: Man shot by police is indicted for assaulting officer Related Stories LewisGale debuts new sim center for training Gene Marrano July 8, 2026 Roanoke City Council recap: Housing stalemate, gunshot sensor rollback top busy session Ian Price July 8, 2026 Veterinarian launches home pet hospice and end-of-life care service Gene Marrano July 8, 2026