Kroger says they can address needs of Earth Fare patrons Gene Marrano February 20, 2020 1 minute read As Earth Fare in Roanoke prepares to go out of business the major player in the local grocery store market says it is ready to fill the void. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Pregnant woman, unborn child dead after Henry County shootingNext: RBTC President on what the organization offers Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026