Roanoke Starbucks first to unionize in southwest Virginia Taylor Sherrill June 30, 2022 1 minute read A Roanoke Starbucks has become the coffee chain’s first store in Southwest Virginia to unionize. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke College, Carilion will enhance partnership for workforce developmentNext: Plans, funding in place for kayak park in Roanoke River Related Stories RoVa Labs is “the next step” in the valley’s biotech ecosystem Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 UPDATE: Former Roanoke Rambler staff cite pay cuts in mass termination; new owner silent Ian Price April 13, 2026 Excel Center at Melrose Plaza making progress, forging partnerships Gene Marrano April 10, 2026