Plaza at Higher Ed Center aproved Gene Marrano January 22, 2020 1 minute read Roanoke City Council had delayed a decision from an earlier meeting after some residents in the Gainsboro area objected but last night it paved the way for a pedestrian plaza with a “yes” vote. WFIR’s Gene Marrano with an update: Share: Post navigation Previous: Poll shows overwhelming support for some gun bills — but not allNext: GO Virginia Region 2 celebrates first group of grantees Related Stories Data Centers 101 Denise Membreno March 25, 2026 0 Inmate found dead in cell at Western Virginia Regional Jail Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0 Opera Roanoke presents Hansel and Gretel, Dr. Pepper Park expects banner year, celebrate Nowruz this Saturday Gene Marrano March 25, 2026 0