Roanoke Starbucks first to unionize in southwest Virginia Taylor Sherrill June 30, 2022 1 min read A Roanoke Starbucks has become the coffee chain’s first store in Southwest Virginia to unionize. In conjunction with the Roanoke Rambler, WFIR’s Taylor Sherrill has that story: About the Author Taylor Sherrill Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke College, Carilion will enhance partnership for workforce developmentNext: Plans, funding in place for kayak park in Roanoke River Related Stories 1 min read Federal shutdown could mean delay for SNAP benefits in November Gene Marrano October 21, 2025 2 min read Local moving company’s third annual “Movers for Mutts” donation drive enters final weeks Ian Price October 21, 2025 3 min read UVA rejects Trump administration’s higher education compact, citing academic integrity Clark Palmer October 21, 2025