Plans for Hotel Roanoke expansion coming together Gene Marrano April 9, 2025 1 min read Hotel Roanoke photos The 30th anniversary reopening party at the 1882 Sky Bar last week also gave those who stopped by a sneak peek at what’s ahead for the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: More Closing Arguments, Swan Lake and the city’s next Youth Poet LaureateNext: Big drug bust in Roanoke Related Stories 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025