Hope Center co-founder talks about allegations, future Gene Marrano July 27, 2017 1 minute read Its co-founder says the Hope Center would like some help from Roanoke City as they try to stay afloat – after being served with an eviction notice. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on the community center in northwest Roanoke: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bedford County Sheriff’s Office investigating death in Sheetz parking lotNext: $$ millions already pouring in to governor’s race — and we are still in July Related Stories 1 minute read Animal Angel Tree in Montgomery County looks to make Christmas brighter for shelter pets Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read After Hanukkah attack in Australia, Radford political science chair weighs in on rising antisemitism Web Staff December 17, 2025 0 1 minute read More Macbeth, A Christmas Story at MMT, Roanoque Baroque and RBT’s The Nutcracker Gene Marrano December 17, 2025 0