Restaurant discusses pros and cons of starting up during a pandemic Ian Price June 4, 2020 1 min read Maintaining a business during the pandemic is tough, but starting a new business during the shutdown presents its own challenges. WFIR’s Ian Price spoke with a new downtown Roanoke restaurant that’s doing just that: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Franklin County’s Gary Gilmore – a College World Series winner – battles illnessNext: Northam orders iconic Lee monument taken down as soon as possible Related Stories 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 min read Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety plan Web Staff August 11, 2025