Blue Ridge Parkway gets funding boost Gene Marrano April 29, 2022 1 minute read Counties and cities that border the Blue Ridge Parkway could see a boost in tourism numbers and the dollars visitors leave behind due to a federal grant announced this week. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Open Studios Tour back in person this weekendNext: LewisGale, City of Salem celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting Related Stories State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026 RoVa Labs is “the next step” in the valley’s biotech ecosystem Gene Marrano April 14, 2026