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: 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 Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot Ian Price May 9, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025 1 min read Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band Gene Marrano May 9, 2025