Earth Fare opens next Wednesday morning Gene Marrano November 3, 2017 1 minute read If you’ve driven by Earth Fare on Franklin Road you may have figured out its just about ready to open. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on Roanoke’s newest grocery store: Share: Post navigation Previous: Five more Sears/Kmart stores to close in VirginiaNext: DEQ: Virginia’s air quality is best in at least 20 years Related Stories Ronald McDonald House of Southwest Virginia and other “Houses,” want to make sure people understand their mission. Gene Marrano May 22, 2026 Roanoke mayor addresses budget cuts, FLOCK surveillance technology Ian Price May 22, 2026 Vinton acquires properties damaged in 2022 fire to support revitalization efforts Web Staff May 22, 2026