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 Virginia Western’s new NC3 Leadership School designation means certificate programs with national recognition Gene Marrano July 2, 2026 A Local Wealth Management Firm has Achieved National Recognition Emma Thomas July 2, 2026 As Roanoke Arts Commission crafts “Plan 26,” they ask residents to weigh in via an arts and culture survey online Gene Marrano July 1, 2026