Goodlatte hopeful of thaw with Cuba Gene Marrano November 28, 2016 1 minute read Rep. Bob Goodlatte Raul Castro has led Cuba for ten years but the death of his brother – the iconic Fidel Castro – could be the beginning of the end of Communist rule. A local Congressman is hopeful as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Yoga classes for men begin tomorrow at the Brambleton CenterNext: Armed man charged after suicidal threats, 20-mile chase in Henry County Related Stories Weekly political rally in downtown Roanoke evolves into community gathering Ian Price February 3, 2026 0 Employment placement agency offers help for Yokohama employees facing loss of jobs next month Gene Marrano February 3, 2026 0 Roanoke County Police investigating after multi-vehicle crash on Franklin Road Clark Palmer February 2, 2026 0