Holton Plaza is dedicated in Roanoke Gene Marrano October 16, 2017 1 minute read WFIR/Gene Marrano A special day for a former Roanoke resident who became the first Republican Governor in 100 years. More about the dedication today of Holton Plaza from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Officer, man he shot in Rocky Mount not yet identifiedNext: AAA: Lower autumn demand should keep gas prices falling Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0