Local author releases another Mickey Mathews Mysteries novel Gene Marrano June 21, 2021 1 min read Retired professor of American History Jim Sargent may be busier than ever. The Roanoke County resident has just released the 5th title in his “Mickey Mathews Mysteries” collection. Once again its historical fiction, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Cavs win first contest at College World SeriesNext: Suspect arrested in NYC for murdering Roanoke woman in 2017 Related Stories 3 min read AG Miyares accuses Roanoke College of violating Virginia Human Rights Act. Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Roanoke Valley home sale average price tops $400,000 for first time Evan Jones August 25, 2025 1 min read Good Samaritan Hospice to expand services and reach Denise Membreno August 25, 2025