Blue Ridge Literacy absorbs LaConexionVA.org Gene Marrano November 25, 2015 1 minute read Blue Ridge Literacy in Roanoke has added a program that is drawing it closer to the local Hispanic community. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: Share: Post navigation Previous: Changes happening at Mill Mountain ZooNext: Va. Uranium sues Governor, state: challenges constitutionality of state mining ban Related Stories Mill Mountain Zoo welcomes pair of Patagonian maras Web Staff June 19, 2026 Dr. Verletta White, Superintendent of Roanoke City Schools, to step down in one more year Gene Marrano June 18, 2026 Fire chief presents plan to replace 75-year-old Roanoke Fire Station No. 2 Ian Price June 18, 2026