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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025
