9th Street store tries again to sell alcohol Gene Marrano January 7, 2015 1 min read The owners of a convenience store on 9th Street in Southeast Roanoke are taking another run at getting proffers lifted so they can sell beer and wine…more from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke’s police chief addresses recent crime issuesNext: Police name man wanted in connection with Shenandoah Avenue shooting deaths Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025