Roanoke Starbucks first to unionize in southwest Virginia Taylor Sherrill June 30, 2022 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke College, Carilion will enhance partnership for workforce developmentNext: Plans, funding in place for kayak park in Roanoke River Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026