Big Lick Soup looking for community-driven ideas Gene Marrano September 30, 2016 1 minute read The crowds get bigger every time out for Big Lick Soup – as attendees watch people pitch community-minded ideas. The event returns next month and is still taking applications as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: The Making Foundation opens hands-on learning centerNext: Clean Valley Council holds annual Fall Waterways Cleanup Related Stories Virginia assault weapons ban draws GOP criticism ahead of July 1 start Ian Price May 18, 2026 U.S. Supreme Court denies Virginia Dems appeal on referendum vote Gene Marrano May 15, 2026 The Roanoke Region Food and Farm Trail officially launches Gene Marrano May 15, 2026