Hollins U. Middle East expert on Syria, the Kurds and the death of ISIS leader Gene Marrano October 30, 2019 1 min read The chair of the political science department at Hollins University has studied the Middle East for many years. Now former Reagan White House staffer Ed Lynch offers his take on the death of Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bowers introduces “Virginia Plan” to move city elections to NovemberNext: Vegas, baby! Roanoke airfares are not always more expensive Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Reports: Washington Commanders and WR Terry McLaurin reach deal on extension Clark Palmer August 25, 2025
