Earth Fare opening draws near Gene Marrano September 26, 2017 1 min read You may have seen that the outdoor signage is in place and the lights are on inside. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with an update on the new Earth Fare store on Franklin Road: Share: Post navigation Previous: Women’s Shelter gets financial boostNext: Virginia Tech unveils new academic logo in branding campaign Related Stories 1 min read Huddle Up Moms co-founder honored as Social Entrepreneur of the Year by JA Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge launches Emergency Relief Fund campaign Gene Marrano November 6, 2025 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025