2011 was a good year for tourism in the Roanoke Valley Timothy Martin January 13, 2012 1 min 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. About the Author Timothy Martin View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Missing Franklin County woman found dead in AlabamaNext: McDonnell proposes increase in state worker retirement contributions Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025