Roanoke Regional Writers Conference is this weekend Gene Marrano January 16, 2018 1 min read Dan Smith/from FB If you are a published author – at various stages in a full time or freelance career – an 11th annual event this weekend may be of interest as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Health survey helps Carilion identify lapses in careNext: Woman struck, killed on US 220; police don’t know who she is Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025