Local website creator appointed to state advisory board Gene Marrano November 16, 2015 1 min read A website created a year ago by a Roanoker to help the local Hispanic community assimilate has led to a statewide appointment. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Middle school teacher uses his rap songs to help studentsNext: Week of the Family Related Stories 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0 1 min read Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon Gene Marrano December 5, 2025 0 1 min read It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas Denise Membreno December 5, 2025 0