City makes microgrants available to local businesses Gene Marrano February 9, 2022 1 min read The City of Roanoke is partnering with Freedom First Credit Union to offer more grants to local businesses. WFIR’s Caroline More, with the details. Click here for Freedom First grant application About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Musical returns to Showtimers stageNext: Virginia Senate passes bill to end school mask mandates Related Stories 1 min read All is need is LOVE … in Roanoke County Gene Marrano September 18, 2025 2 min read Spanberger leads Earle-Sears by 12 Points in Virginia governor’s race, new poll finds Ian Price September 18, 2025 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025