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: 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 Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025 1 min read 25 years of offering the public a behind-the-scenes look at how local artists create Denise Membreno April 24, 2025 1 min read Open Studios Roanoke tour, RSO’s Portraits of America and storytelling festival at Camp Bethel Gene Marrano April 23, 2025