Roanoke author writes about baseball Gene Marrano March 1, 2017 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Virginia expands background checks on day care workersNext: Something Kaine, Trump agree on: more defense spending for naval vessels Related Stories 1 minute read Donated gifts deliver Christmas smiles at Rescue Mission Evan Jones December 18, 2025 0 1 minute read Hallmark holiday movies draw a large number of viewers Denise Membreno December 18, 2025 0 1 minute read Virginia Western Community College’s C CAP offers a road to a college degree Denise Membreno December 18, 2025 0