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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026