We’re all ambassadors for Virginia’s Blue Ridge Gene Marrano August 30, 2019 1 min read Once again Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is offering Hospitality Training to local businesses – with the hope of turning participants into ambassadors for the region when visitors come to town. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Beto O’Rourke makes stop in Roanoke County this afternoonNext: UPDATE: Cause, damage for Hollins-area house fire Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025