Roanoke adopts economic development strategic plan Gene Marrano December 23, 2022 1 min read A five-year economic development strategic plan created with the help of outside consultants is designed to encapsulate “goals and ambitions” for the City of Roanoke. It was approved this past Monday by City Council, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Federal spending bill could include first Medicare update since 1989Next: Roanoke boxing club at risk of losing space due to lease renewal confusion Related Stories 1 min read Funding cuts worries CEO for local food bank Gene Marrano March 31, 2025 1 min read The Virginia Poverty Law Center says beware of FinTech loans Denise Membreno March 31, 2025 2 min read Massive quake hits Myanmar and Thailand; over 1,000 dead, aid urgently needed Ian Price March 28, 2025