Roanokers react to Deschutes coming here Gene Marrano March 23, 2016 1 minute read It seemed like half of Roanoke turned up at the City Market building as the announcement about Deschutes Brewery coming to the Star City was made. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has some more reaction to the news made yesterday: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Two attackers identified, one at large; death toll rises to 34 in Brussels attacksNext: Deschutes announcement expected to provide big boost to region in many ways Related Stories U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 Roanoke Women’s Foundation honors two people with ties to Taubman Museum Gene Marrano May 14, 2026