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 Author's 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 GWRABA to cohost Commonwealth Day of Play with the Governor’s Office Denise Membreno July 30, 2025 1 min read Carilion will build its first standalone Emergency Departments in Franklin, Botetourt Counties Gene Marrano July 29, 2025 1 min read Traditional Medicinals finally breaks ground in Franklin County Gene Marrano July 29, 2025