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 Salem RidgeYaks to host inaugural fan fest tomorrow at Salem Memorial Ballpark Web Staff March 20, 2026 0 SupNoke launches as free Roanoke Valley event hub Ian Price March 19, 2026 0 New Roanoke coffee truck excited to be part of community that supports small business Clark Palmer March 19, 2026 0