Dumas Legacy Group wants to make another bid Gene Marrano March 21, 2018 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026