A-T is still safe but be “street smart” says official Gene Marrano May 20, 2019 1 min read The fatal stabbing of a man hiking the Appalachian Trail in Wythe County last week – his female companion was wounded – should raise awareness levels but not turn people away from the A-T. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Ohio man sues white supremacists over 2017 Virginia rallyNext: Trial set to begin in case targeting Virginia abortion laws Related Stories 1 min read National Night Out events Denise Membreno August 4, 2025 1 min read Hope and Home task force latest attempt to address homelessness in Roanoke Gene Marrano August 4, 2025 1 min read Teen arrested after fatal shooting in Southwest Roanoke City Web Staff August 4, 2025