Shop local for Christmas says well-known local business owners Gene Marrano December 10, 2020 1 min read Black Dog Salvage Mike Whiteside Robert Kulp – Tamra Bolton photo Its no secret that the coronavirus pandemic helped shut down or severely crippled many local small businesses in 2020 – but Christmas shoppers still have time to help make the season brighter, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Carilion’s top doctor will get COVID vaccine, says we must all do soNext: VDH reporting 131 new coronavirus cases in the Roanoke Valley Related Stories 1 min read The Gauntlet 2025 is right around the corner: still time to sign up Gene Marrano January 21, 2025 1 min read Median home prices rise in Roanoke County Denise Membreno January 20, 2025 1 min read Downtown Roanoke Restaurant Week Returns Denise Membreno January 17, 2025