Local political analyst has different take on Kavanaugh nomination Gene Marrano July 13, 2018 1 min read A local political analyst who knows how D-C works says the nomination of Brett Kavanaugh to succeed Anthony Kennedy on the US Supreme Court may not turn out to be the gloom-and-doom those who oppose him believe. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Black Dog Salvage’s remodeled Stone House open for rentalsNext: Va Lottery: It’s the scratcher tickets fueling record profits, payouts 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