We’re all ambassadors for Virginia’s Blue Ridge Gene Marrano August 30, 2019 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Beto O’Rourke makes stop in Roanoke County this afternoonNext: UPDATE: Cause, damage for Hollins-area house fire Related Stories A local hero of the American Revolution is honored with a new exhibit by the Salem Museum & Historical Society Gene Marrano July 23, 2026 Plays, plays everywhere … and a closing night artist reception and lecture at Hollins Gene Marrano July 22, 2026 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026