More from George Takei during his Roanoke visit Gene Marrano May 5, 2016 1 min read He played the iconic Mr. Sulu character on the original Star Trek TV show and in movies but George Takei is more than the typical actor. He spoke with WFIR’s Gene Marrano during his visit to Roanoke yesterday: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Important task now for Trump: winning over Cruz delegates, including Virginia’sNext: UPDATE: 3-year-old found safe, Amber Alert cancelled Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025