Ballast Point itself may not be the real culprit in announced closing Gene Marrano September 12, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Weekend Ferrum wounding followed gunfightNext: Unsafe roadway forces six-mile closure of Blue Ridge Parkway Related Stories 1 min read Virginia native to be key part of AEW show in Roanoke Clark Palmer August 8, 2025 1 min read DRI releases annual report Denise Membreno August 8, 2025 1 min read Come out to touch a truck, smash a junk car or ride a bucket truck! Denise Membreno August 7, 2025