A first for The Innovation Mill in Vinton – grant funding for startup Gene Marrano July 9, 2020 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia clears its years-long rape test kit backlogNext: Overall coronavirus case count in Roanoke County exceeds 300 Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 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