Grandin Village merchants struggle as Phase 1 reopening nears Gene Marrano May 6, 2020 1 min read “Phase 1” of a three-stage total reopening for local businesses could begin next Friday but many of the smaller restaurants and retail shops are far from being out of the woods. WFIR’s Gene Marrano on what’s happening in Grandin Village: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Advance Auto to cut 100 jobs in Roanoke and RaleighNext: Did those nursing home patients die from COVID-19 or with it? Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025