DRI adds economic development specialist Timothy Martin October 11, 2012 1 min read Downtown Roanoke Incorporated has hired a new economic development specialist. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Signs of Roanoke region housing rebound offer hope of economic liftNext: Area schools told to develop, implement improvement plans Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025