Roanoke author nominated for peace prize wants to, “Save Humanity.” Gene Marrano March 18, 2025 1 minute read A Roanoke resident who for decades has taught leadership skills now sees a best-selling book he released last year has been nominated for a Prestigious Award. And he says its publication could not be more timely, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center readies for spring onslaught of patients by participating in SML GivesNext: Mill Mountain Zoo reopens after storm damage Related Stories Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026