Deschutes 2 Roanoke creator hopeful brewer will still build here Gene Marrano December 27, 2018 1 minute 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 Fork in the Market changes hands as longtime manager becomes owner Ian Price June 2, 2026 Roanoke Residential Fire and Explosion Determined to be Intentionally Set Web Staff June 1, 2026 Roanoke City councilman shares thoughts on current zoning code as discussions continue Web Staff June 1, 2026