Holton Plaza is dedicated in Roanoke Gene Marrano October 16, 2017 1 minute read WFIR/Gene Marrano A special day for a former Roanoke resident who became the first Republican Governor in 100 years. More about the dedication today of Holton Plaza from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Officer, man he shot in Rocky Mount not yet identifiedNext: AAA: Lower autumn demand should keep gas prices falling 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