Roanokers react to Deschutes coming here Gene Marrano March 23, 2016 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation 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 minute read Day picked for Roanoke neighborhood plowing Web Staff January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Extreme cold warning issued after Winter Storm Fern moves out of Roanoke Valley Ian Price January 26, 2026 0 2 minutes read Virginia Tech researcher tests future-focused method to help smokers quit Web Staff January 26, 2026 0