Feeding America to establish community center in Northwest Roanoke Gene Marrano May 17, 2017 1 minute read Feeding America Southwest Virginia has closed on its purchase of the former Ms Choc’s Lounge on Melrose Avenue – and held an event at that former crime hot-spot today. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Sen. Kaine: President VERY close to obstruction of justiceNext: McAuliffe promotes new law to maintain historic black graves 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
