Hollins professor researches TV’s effect on toddlers Gene Marrano August 29, 2014 1 min read Spending time with your toddler at home? Then turn off the television in the background … a Hollins professor says her study shows that noise can affect their language development. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: ACLU, local jailers agree: fed immigration detainer requests should not be honoredNext: Updated: Bomb threat affects traffic on Williamson Road Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025