The Mickey Mathews Mysteries from local novelists returns Gene Marrano December 29, 2023 1 min read Jim Sargent – courtesy photo A retired Virginia Western Community College history professor has not stopped working – he has now released a seventh novel in a series that’s followed its hero from just before the Pearl Harbor attack. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Free admission, parking at Virginia’s State Parks on MondayNext: Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb on his new Doctorate – and gun violence prevention Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025