Local author releases another Mickey Mathews Mysteries novel Gene Marrano June 21, 2021 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Cavs win first contest at College World SeriesNext: Suspect arrested in NYC for murdering Roanoke woman in 2017 Related Stories RoVa Labs is “the next step” in the valley’s biotech ecosystem Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 UPDATE: Former Roanoke Rambler staff cite pay cuts in mass termination; new owner silent Ian Price April 13, 2026 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026