Ballast Point is big business for Botetourt Gene Marrano June 13, 2017 1 minute read Deschutes Brewery announced their new plant in Roanoke City first – but Ballast Point is opening about 4 years ahead of their craft brewing rival. More on a ribbon cutting yesterday from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: BBB: scammers claim to be Comcast technicians, request entry into homesNext: It’s primary day in Virginia, and turnout could have big impact on tonight’s winners Related Stories The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026