Mother speaks on daughter’s brain injury and recovery Gene Marrano March 11, 2015 1 min read The extent and impact of brain injuries are hard to assess at times … and difficult to cure … WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more from the parent of a Roanoke Valley teenager still recovering from brain trauma: Share: Post navigation Previous: Kaine chides Senate colleagues for “undermining” nuclear talks with IranNext: Missing Virginia Tech student identified; statement from student’s family Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025