Project Hands exhibit also a fundraiser for Rescue Mission Gene Marrano December 4, 2015 1 min read A Roanoke photojournalist is raising money for the Roanoke Rescue Mission with a new gallery showing that focuses on hands that have often seen many challenges. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Police Chief Chris Perkins to retire in MarchNext: Salem Police identify suspects in West Main Street assault Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 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