Friends of Blue Ridge Parkway looking for votes Gene Marrano May 19, 2017 1 minute read With budgets for repairs along the Blue Ridge Parkway always strained a local organization says online voters can make a difference. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke region appears poised to be designated as mountain biking destinationNext: New Asian Fusion restaurant “Bushi” opens in Roanoke Related Stories Center in the Square offers free day for dads, kids to celebrate Father’s Day this Saturday Gene Marrano June 17, 2026 ECPI’s Roanoke Campus to Host Summer Resource Festival on June 20th Emma Thomas June 17, 2026 Romeo & Juliet at Bear Theatre, FloydFest lineup is set, one last classical concert this weekend Gene Marrano June 17, 2026