Roanoke County native on a mission in Afghanistan Gene Marrano April 18, 2016 1 min read An organization that has been working in Afghanistan since 2002 to provide educational opportunities and other assistance to poor rural families is led in part by a Cave Spring High school graduate as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Farmers concerned after April freeze hurts fruit cropsNext: Recent CNU poll focuses on hypothetical Clinton, Trump matchup Related Stories 1 min read AI steps in for candidate during unusual Virginia Lt. Gov. debate Web Staff October 24, 2025 1 min read W.E. Cundiff latest Roanoke County Public School to celebrate renovation and expansion Gene Marrano October 24, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke’s brand new The Exchange Music Hall hosting New Year’s Show with Grace Potter Clark Palmer October 24, 2025