Deschutes 2 Roanoke creator hopeful brewer will still build here Gene Marrano December 27, 2018 1 min read he Roanoker who spearheaded a social media campaign that was part of the effort to woo Deschutes to town is still hopeful the Oregon-based craft beer brewer will build a plant here. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: With heavy rains expected, flood watch is issuedNext: Poll shows strong support in Virginia for Equal Rights Amendment Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025