The Great Bourbon and BBQ Tasting of Virginia 2025 will support Williamson Road facade program Gene Marrano September 24, 2025 1 min read A facade grant from the Virginia Department of Transportation that helped 5 businesses in the Williamson Road business corridor upgrade their “curb appeal,” has helped inspire a related fundraising event this weekend, as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Post navigation Previous: The Fab Four at Berglund Center, artist receptions and talks; more Million Dollar QuartetNext: COVID-19 ‘smell blindness’ impacted Roanoke brewer’s craft beer quality Related Stories 1 min read Carilion now raising funds for an advanced therapy at new cancer center under construction Gene Marrano November 4, 2025 1 min read 2025 Virginia Election Results Ian Price November 4, 2025 1 min read Report of active shooter on UVA campus not supported after sweep by police Gene Marrano November 3, 2025