Hollins poly-sci professor weighs in on Vietnam as new documentary airs Gene Marrano September 21, 2017 1 minute read The political science chairman at Hollins University calls it “one of the great tragedies of the 20th Century.” Now a Ken Burns documentary – “The Vietnam War” has placed it back in the spotlight. WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Former BB&T executive sentenced for stealing cash from bank vaultsNext: VT Prof: U.S. options are limited with North Korea — and not all that promising Related Stories It is “Work Zone Awareness Week,” and VDOT rolls out the barrel Gene Marrano April 21, 2026 Billy Strings breaks leg in Charlottesville; Roanoke show remains on schedule Ian Price April 21, 2026 Roanoke College teams up with online workforce education provider ed2go Gene Marrano April 21, 2026