Roanoke County to take the long view on economic development Gene Marrano February 23, 2021 1 minute read Jill Loope – Roanoke County Roanoke County is undertaking a planning process all this year. The goal is to craft a blueprint for the next 5 years in terms of Economic Development. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bitter winter weather in other states still impacts gas prices hereNext: VDH reporting 63 new coronavirus cases in Roanoke Valley Related Stories United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026