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 The Tiny Cargo Company has big plans for its scale up at new facility Gene Marrano February 23, 2026 0 Roanoke College Poll: Virginians support tougher gun laws but doubt the impact Clark Palmer February 23, 2026 0 Virginia Tech to host Afghan female soldiers and student author for storytelling event Web Staff February 23, 2026 0
