601 Inc thriving in northwest Roanoke says developer Gene Marrano August 5, 2019 1 minute read John Garland There was some suspicion about an “outsider” coming into northwest Roanoke to purchase and redevelop rundown properties but one company that has done just that says its bearing fruit. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: AG won’t appeal habitual drunkard law rulingNext: Another reason not to visit DMV: surrendering license plates Related Stories 2 minutes read Why Science Museum is leaving Center in the Square: add “copious amounts of water,” and a costly leak to different vision and low attendance numbers Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 1 minute read VDOT to hold another “Pardon Our Dust” public meeting on I-81 lane additions in the Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano January 21, 2026 0 4 minutes read Roanoke business owners push back against proposed special events policy changes Clark Palmer January 21, 2026 0