Ballast Point itself may not be the real culprit in announced closing Gene Marrano September 12, 2019 1 minute read Photo: Ballast Point Ballast Point itself may not be the real culprit as to the announced closing of its tasting room in Botetourt County. It may have more to due with the maximum return on investment for stockholders. WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: Share: Post navigation Previous: UPDATE: Weekend Ferrum wounding followed gunfightNext: Unsafe roadway forces six-mile closure of Blue Ridge Parkway Related Stories 1 minute read Harrison Museum in soft opening mode, Taubman’s big NYE bash and still time to check out Deck the Doors at History Museum Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Salem RidgeYaks GM is a Hall of Famer Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0 1 minute read Rescue Mission of Roanoke gets ready for Christmas feast Gene Marrano December 24, 2025 0