More on Ballast Point tap room closing with local beer columnist Gene Marrano September 18, 2019 1 minute read He writes a monthly beer, wine and spirits newspaper column – and now he weighs in on the imminent Ballast Point Tap room closing. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Gordon Kendall: Share: Post navigation Previous: One person taken to hospital after fire in SalemNext: Racist yearbook photo investigation cost nearly $368,000 Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026
