Roanoke is crafting an Economic Development Strategic Plan Gene Marrano July 26, 2022 1 min read The City of Roanoke is crafting an Economic Development Strategic Plan it says will be a first – with input from outside consultants – and the general public. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Watch for this phone scam says local State Police officeNext: Licensing hours of barbers and cosmetologists cut Related Stories 1 min read Area dentists urge everyone to NOT use vapes and other nicotine products to reduce the chance of oral cancer Denise Membreno April 21, 2025 1 min read Pope Francis, first Latin American pontiff who ministered with a charming, humble style, dies at 88 AP April 21, 2025 3 min read Roanoke Rambler brings on veteran journalist Todd Jackson as managing editor Ian Price April 19, 2025