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. 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 Melrose Plaza mural project gets underway Gene Marrano May 16, 2025 1 min read Local Office on Aging warns of cuts that may impact seniors Denise Membreno May 16, 2025 1 min read Owner of Martin’s Downtown urges Roanoke City leaders to reinvest in local independent restaurants Clark Palmer May 16, 2025