Roanoke author writes about baseball Gene Marrano March 1, 2017 1 min read A Roanoke author who writes about baseball in its heyday has two recent releases – including his first novel centered on the game. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Click below to hear much more from Jim Sargent, talking with WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia expands background checks on day care workersNext: Something Kaine, Trump agree on: more defense spending for naval vessels Related Stories 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025 1 min read Miss America, Miss Virginia, and Miss Virginia’s Teen talk service, sisterhood, and pageant week in Roanoke Ian Price June 27, 2025