A first for The Innovation Mill in Vinton – grant funding for startup Gene Marrano July 9, 2020 1 minute read Mickey Cowden Its a first for The Innovation Mill in Vinton – one of the dozen or so startups they are nurturing has received a grant to develop its drone technology for farm use. It won’t be the last grant as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: Virginia clears its years-long rape test kit backlogNext: Overall coronavirus case count in Roanoke County exceeds 300 Related Stories New Study Ranks Virginia’s Public Schools 6th in the Nation Emma Thomas July 24, 2026 A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026
