Lake Effects producer to launch new movie project Gene Marrano August 15, 2016 1 min read A former Roanoker who has produced several independent movies locally in the past few years is about to launch another project about a legendary youth football team. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more about a kickoff event on Wednesday: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Lawsuit over Rolling Stone article appears headed to trialNext: Denton: 13% Clinton lead in Va. poll may reduce state’s role as key battleground state Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025