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: Continue Reading 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 The reopening of the historic Colony House Motor Lodge Denise Membreno October 15, 2025 1 min read “Trial of Shadows” a tale of spirit beings, serial killers, and supernatural horrors Denise Membreno October 14, 2025 2 min read Senator David Suetterlein and Delegate Joe McNamara Oppose Roanoke’s pursuit of Casino Clark Palmer October 14, 2025