Roanoker moving to Iraq to aid war-torn refugees Gene Marrano May 8, 2019 1 minute 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 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026 The 2026 Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation Endangered Sites list Gene Marrano May 28, 2026 Roanoke mayor says city must create ‘missing middle’ housing as zoning debate resumes Ian Price May 28, 2026
