Parkway needs cleanup before marathon in two weeks Gene Marrano April 1, 2016 1 minute read The Roanoke Valley is looking to put its best foot forward during the Blue Ridge Marathon in two weeks. That includes picking up litter beforehand as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: Share: Post navigation Previous: VDOT holds public meeting on scored projectsNext: Clean Power Plan rally in Roanoke tomorrow Related Stories Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0 Carilion Children’s trauma nurse urges safety first approach for those breaking out the Flexible Flyers this week Gene Marrano January 29, 2026 0 Attorney General Jay Jones Joins Multistate Coalition Condemning DOJ Threats Against Minnesota Clark Palmer January 29, 2026 0