Restaurant discusses pros and cons of starting up during a pandemic Ian Price June 4, 2020 1 min read Maintaining a business during the pandemic is tough, but starting a new business during the shutdown presents its own challenges. WFIR’s Ian Price spoke with a new downtown Roanoke restaurant that’s doing just that: Share: Post navigation Previous: Franklin County’s Gary Gilmore – a College World Series winner – battles illnessNext: Northam orders iconic Lee monument taken down as soon as possible Related Stories 2 min read Delegate Rasoul Announces Preparations to Form Exploratory Committee for Congress Clark Palmer December 8, 2025 0 1 min read Franklin County nonprofit auctioning signed guitar to support wellness programs Web Staff December 8, 2025 0 1 min read Holiday drive for “forgotten” seniors extends deadline in Roanoke Web Staff December 5, 2025 0