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: Share: Post navigation 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 Virginia Tech YMCA continues to aid SNAP families through “Corner Market” as federal shutdown ends Web Staff November 13, 2025 1 min read The tenth project for non-profit Restoration Housing on Dale Avenue SE will house previously homeless tenants Gene Marrano November 12, 2025 1 min read No injuries reported during electrical fire at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Clark Palmer November 12, 2025