From hard knocks to prolific author Gene Marrano July 11, 2022 1 minute read Bedford County resident Randy Nesbitt Sr. spent 25-plus years in various federal prisons for a string of armed bank robberies he committed in Alexandria. Released last year, now he’s a prolific author. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more, “In Depth.” Share: Post navigation Previous: Second Roanoke Amtrak train rolls into town for first timeNext: Three arrested in connection with attempted robbery in Roanoke Related Stories VDOT Announces a First-in-the-State inventory of all of the Commonwealth’s Multiuse Trails Emma Thomas May 8, 2026 Virginia Supreme Court strikes down redistricting referendum Clark Palmer May 8, 2026 Inseparable’s ‘Care That’s Fair’ Campaign Highlights VA’s Struggling Mental Healthcare Industry Emma Thomas May 8, 2026