Write-in candidates hoping for support in Roanoke tomorrow Gene Marrano May 2, 2016 1 min read Besides the six candidates for Roanoke City Council and one for mayor on the printed ballot tomorrow there are two names that can be written in. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Williamson Road celebrates Restaurant WeekNext: University of Virginia announces plan to be greener Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025