Franklin County native heads to spring training with Cubs Gene Marrano February 12, 2018 1 min read Major league baseball spring training starts this week and one front office executive for the Chicago Cubs is now a local Hall of Famer as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Peacemakers founder found not guilty on all chargesNext: Update: Shawn Hunter comments after being found not guilty Related Stories 1 min read Free workshop aims to boost farm sales and CSA profitability Ian Price May 30, 2025 1 min read Virginia consumer sentiment dips again; uncertainty over tariffs a driver Gene Marrano May 29, 2025 1 min read The 24th annual Roanoke Lebanese Festival returns this Friday through Sunday Gene Marrano May 28, 2025