Tourism agreement brings several regions together Gene Marrano May 12, 2015 1 min read Tourism agreement announced at Greenfield Center Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Virginia’s Western Highlands are now the “Virginia Mountains” region … an announcement made with great fanfare yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Oral arguments today in McDonnell appeal; definition of “official acts” appears to be the big questionNext: Electrical fire causes $40,000 damage to Roanoke home Related Stories 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025 2 min read MotoAmerica brings ‘game changer’ concussion blood test to Virginia races Ian Price August 1, 2025 2 min read On 88th anniversary, advocates say federal cannabis ban built on ‘racial stereotypes’ Ian Price August 1, 2025