More on Ballast Point tap room closing with local beer columnist Gene Marrano September 18, 2019 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: One person taken to hospital after fire in SalemNext: Racist yearbook photo investigation cost nearly $368,000 Related Stories Roanoke County secures $6.3 million for McAfee Knob trailhead upgrades Web Staff February 27, 2026 0 Virginia consumers are more upbeat about the economy Gene Marrano February 27, 2026 0 Virginia Tech expert analyzes longest State of the Union address in history Web Staff February 27, 2026 0