Roanoke County to take the long view on economic development Gene Marrano February 23, 2021 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bitter winter weather in other states still impacts gas prices hereNext: VDH reporting 63 new coronavirus cases in Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025