New effort to provide housing for ex-felons Gene Marrano October 1, 2015 1 minute read Ex-felons often struggle to find decent housing once they return to society … now a pilot project in Roanoke hopes to address that problem … as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: State Police say an impersonator is operating in SW VaNext: Film and TV production seminar held in Daleville Related Stories Roanoke unveils historic marker to honor ophthalmology pioneer Web Staff April 17, 2026 Roanoke prepares for record heat, road closures during Blue Ridge Marathon Ian Price April 17, 2026 Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026