From hard knocks to prolific author Gene Marrano July 11, 2022 1 min 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 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0 1 min read Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon Gene Marrano December 5, 2025 0 1 min read It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas Denise Membreno December 5, 2025 0