Big Lick Soup looking for community-driven ideas Gene Marrano September 30, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: The Making Foundation opens hands-on learning centerNext: Clean Valley Council holds annual Fall Waterways Cleanup Related Stories 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025 1 min read Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025