Dumas Legacy Group wants to make another bid Gene Marrano March 21, 2018 1 min read After raising objections when Total Action for Progress announced a proposed sale of the Dumas Center property, a group that wanted to buy the former hotel and African-American landmark is back in the game. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Candidate that cut AR-15 in half accused of breaking existing gun lawsNext: Roanoke Valley Gives participants honored by Foundation for Roanoke Valley Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025