Deschutes 2 Roanoke creator hopeful brewer will still build here Gene Marrano December 27, 2018 1 min read he Roanoker who spearheaded a social media campaign that was part of the effort to woo Deschutes to town is still hopeful the Oregon-based craft beer brewer will build a plant here. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: With heavy rains expected, flood watch is issuedNext: Poll shows strong support in Virginia for Equal Rights Amendment Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke College offering American Sign Language courses Clark Palmer November 18, 2025 0 1 min read Ridge View Bank observes one year anniversary at new HQ building on Franklin Road Gene Marrano November 18, 2025 0 1 min read Valley Metro at 50 – a celebration at Third Street Station Gene Marrano November 18, 2025 0