Roanokers react to Deschutes coming here Gene Marrano March 23, 2016 1 min read It seemed like half of Roanoke turned up at the City Market building as the announcement about Deschutes Brewery coming to the Star City was made. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has some more reaction to the news made yesterday: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: Two attackers identified, one at large; death toll rises to 34 in Brussels attacksNext: Deschutes announcement expected to provide big boost to region in many ways Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke City Mayor Joe Cobb launches Hope and Home task force to address homelessness Clark Palmer August 5, 2025 1 min read Get Out of Town to Pipestem Resort State Park for a ziplining thrill Web Staff August 5, 2025 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025