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 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025