Roanoker moving to Iraq to aid war-torn refugees Gene Marrano May 8, 2019 1 min read Phil Cahoun in Iraq-FB photo A major life change is upcoming for a Roanoker moving to northern Iraq – where he says ISIS is still impacting people’s lives. And this time he’s going back with help from a local non-profit, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke City jail inmate found hanging in cell, dies five days laterNext: Where our electricity will come from; Apco lays out 15-year plan Related Stories 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0 1 min read Huddle Up Moms Support Shop and Diaper Bank cuts the ribbon Gene Marrano December 5, 2025 0 1 min read It’s time for Dickens of a Christmas Denise Membreno December 5, 2025 0