More on Ballast Point tap room closing with local beer columnist Gene Marrano September 18, 2019 1 min read He writes a monthly beer, wine and spirits newspaper column – and now he weighs in on the imminent Ballast Point Tap room closing. WFIR’s Gene Marrano spoke with Gordon Kendall: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: One person taken to hospital after fire in SalemNext: Racist yearbook photo investigation cost nearly $368,000 Related Stories 1 min read Virginia’s Blue Ridge Go Cross is back this weekend Gene Marrano September 9, 2025 1 min read 17th annual Roanoke Greek Festival returns this month with new changes Web Staff September 8, 2025 1 min read Unemployment numbers creep up in Virginia Gene Marrano September 8, 2025