Event center in northwest Roanoke may be a “tipping point” Gene Marrano October 2, 2024 1 minute read A ribbon cutting yesterday at an event rental space that’s two thirds of the way through re-imagining a building where they used to fix cars. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Iran’s attack and the Middle East tensions: what impact on U.S. election?Next: New art at Hollins, Mockingbird’s last week at MMT and Arsenic opens at the Bear Related Stories Virginia Democrats appeal to U.S. Supreme Court to save redistricting map Ian Price May 12, 2026 Local Colors Festival Returns to Celebrate its 35th Year Emma Thomas May 12, 2026 With district lines battle out of the way Beth Macy says she’s ready to take on Ben Cline for his seat in Congress Gene Marrano May 11, 2026