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 Virginia advocates say Spanberger veto on marijuana retail market breaks promise, extends years-long stalemate Ian Price May 20, 2026 Festival in the Park is back this weekend Gene Marrano May 20, 2026 Festival in the Park, historic play coming to Attic Productions Gene Marrano May 20, 2026