DRI looking to support small businesses during COVID-19 gathering restrictions Gene Marrano March 18, 2020 1 min read Many local small businesses operate on thin margins anyway and with most now impacted by COVID-19 these are tough times. Downtown Roanoke Incorporated wants to help by getting more information out to the public, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: BBB: Beware of Coronavirus Text Messaging ScamNext: Roanoke Valley Gives more important than ever for many local non-profits Related Stories 2 min read Police search Brown University after shooter kills 2 and wounds 9 on campus Ian Price December 13, 2025 0 1 min read Bedford County Sheriff’s Office prepares for record-breaking Toys for Kids drive delivery Web Staff December 12, 2025 0 1 min read The Blood Connection has its brick-and-mortar home Gene Marrano December 10, 2025 0
