Holton Plaza is dedicated in Roanoke Gene Marrano October 16, 2017 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Officer, man he shot in Rocky Mount not yet identifiedNext: AAA: Lower autumn demand should keep gas prices falling Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025