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 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025