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: Continue Reading 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 Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025