Tech professor urges Northam to listen and learn on racial issues Gene Marrano February 12, 2019 1 min read Brandy S Faulkner-Va Tech pic Governor Northam is now beginning to reappear in the public eye after the yearbook blackface incident. But its time for Northam to do more listening than speaking says a Virginia Tech professor, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: NYC comic playing Roanoke this weekend has local rootsNext: Strong winds on the way overnight Related Stories 1 min read Dr. Robert “Bobby” Sandel leaves behind a legacy at VWCC Gene Marrano July 1, 2025 1 min read FloydFest25 Aurora July 23-27. Ticket prices go up July 1st Denise Membreno June 30, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City murder suspect in custody following manhunt Web Staff June 30, 2025