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 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026