Earth Fare opens next Wednesday morning Gene Marrano November 3, 2017 1 minute read If you’ve driven by Earth Fare on Franklin Road you may have figured out its just about ready to open. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has an update on Roanoke’s newest grocery store: Share: Post navigation Previous: Five more Sears/Kmart stores to close in VirginiaNext: DEQ: Virginia’s air quality is best in at least 20 years 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