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 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Taubman Museum honors two people with ties to museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026