A better view from local BRP overlooks these days Gene Marrano April 6, 2016 1 min read If views from Blue Ridge Parkway overlooks seem better in the past few weeks there’s a good reason as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Help save Virginia’s honey beesNext: UPDATE: missing Bedford County man found safe Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025