Independent candidate joins Roanoke City Council race Gene Marrano January 26, 2016 1 min read Independent candidates are now beginning to step forward in the race for Roanoke City Council. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more on a local developer who has joined the fray: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: Ferrum President Jennifer Braaten to retire this summerNext: McAuliffe: Virginia reaches historic employment level Related Stories 1 min read AG Jason Miyares responds to Cardinal News report on Commonwealth’s early release policy Clark Palmer November 3, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech professor questions longevity of Virginia’s emergency food assistance amid federal shutdown Web Staff November 3, 2025 1 min read 40th District delegate candidate says it’s time for “Virginia to win” Web Staff October 31, 2025