Gun Violence Task Force looks to hire prevention coordinator Gene Marrano October 12, 2020 1 min read Roanoke’s Task Force to Reduce Gun Violence appears to be honing in on more specific actions that may help get to the root cause of crime in the city regarding the use of firearms – much of that gang-related. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Mill Mountain Theater in the Virtual WorldNext: Roanoke County registrar describes election security for mail-in voting Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025