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 Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025 1 min read Drug investigation in Bedford County leads to the seizure of $440,000 worth of narcotics Clark Palmer August 25, 2025