2011 was a good year for tourism in the Roanoke Valley Timothy Martin January 13, 2012 1 minute read The Roanoke Valley and Convention and Visitors Bureau is excited about 2012 after a successful 2011. WFIR’s Timothy Martin explains. [audio:http://wfirnews.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/01/Tourism-Numbers-Wrap-1-WEB.mp3|titles=Tourism Numbers Wrap 1-WEB] Click here for more information. Share: Post navigation Previous: Missing Franklin County woman found dead in AlabamaNext: McDonnell proposes increase in state worker retirement contributions Related Stories Virginia agency warns drivers against cannabis use ahead of 4/20 Web Staff April 17, 2026 Justin and Cerina Fairfax were a power couple, but murder-suicide Evan Jones April 17, 2026 Former Virginia Lt. Gov. Justin Fairfax, wife dead in apparent murder-suicide Ian Price April 16, 2026