Big grant will help Roanoke with site prep for prospective employers Gene Marrano August 11, 2024 1 min read There were more than 700 million dollars in requests for site prep funding state-wide – but only 126 million dollars of projects made the cut. The City of Roanoke landed one of the bigger grants, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Reports of gunshots inside Valley View Mall unfoundedNext: Policy changes for Berglund Center events Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025