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 Recount done; Joe Cobb is Roanoke’s next Mayor Gene Marrano December 20, 2024 1 min read Virginia U.S. Senator weighs in on The Supreme Court taking up the TikTok ban Denise Membreno December 20, 2024 1 min read Businesses working with Roanoke City to avoid criminal charges on late tax payments Gene Marrano December 19, 2024