Grandin Village merchants struggle as Phase 1 reopening nears Gene Marrano May 6, 2020 1 minute read “Phase 1” of a three-stage total reopening for local businesses could begin next Friday but many of the smaller restaurants and retail shops are far from being out of the woods. WFIR’s Gene Marrano on what’s happening in Grandin Village: Share: Post navigation Previous: Advance Auto to cut 100 jobs in Roanoke and RaleighNext: Did those nursing home patients die from COVID-19 or with it? Related Stories Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0 Wason Center General Assembly issues survey tilts “blue” as to what Virginians favor Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0