River Fest, Recycled Regatta draw attention to the Roanoke River Gene Marrano June 2, 2016 1 min read RVARC photo Its designed in large part to draw attention to the Roanoke River – which many consider an under-used outdoor asset. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano on Saturday’s “Roanoke River Fest”: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Here come the summer job scammers; what to watch out forNext: Bedford County sheriff recognizes 911 dispatcher Related Stories 1 min read Your vote can make Roanoke the BEST destination for Fall colors Gene Marrano August 12, 2025 2 min read Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Ian Price August 11, 2025 1 min read VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025
