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 Massive fire at 9th Street industrial park – Riverdale redevelopment Gene Marrano April 5, 2025 1 min read Race at Smith Mountain Lake State Park highlights the beauty of the park Denise Membreno April 4, 2025 1 min read Skills USA Virginia annual demos and competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano April 4, 2025