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 The Virginia Sheriffs’ Association calls on Jay Jones to end campaign Clark Palmer October 8, 2025 3 min read Campbell County rejects data center as Botetourt prepares for Google’s water demands Ian Price October 8, 2025 3 min read What happens if AG candidate Jones drops out? Political expert warns of ballot chaos Ian Price October 8, 2025