Roanoke leaders say empty storefronts won’t stay empty long as new businesses move in

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) – Locked doors and empty seats.

Roanoke City leaders acknowledge rising costs have been a burden on business owners.

“The cost of everything is high, the cost of gas, the cost of groceries, and when you look at what restaurants are going through, the fact that people can just choose not to eat out,” said Marc Nelson, head of economic development…