Local food coalition will present cultural events beginning with OkraFest Gene Marrano September 7, 2023 1 min read Arts & Culture meets the local food chain – a grant will help the “Roanoke Foodshed Network,” present a series of events beginning with “OkraFest” at Lick Run Farm this weekend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two months into new budget year, state lawmakers approve spending planNext: Danville Police Chief to lead force in Roanoke City Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025