Almost 16 million saw Blue Ridge Parkway last year Camden Lazenby July 1, 2022 1 min read (Public domain photo) What started out as a public works project in the Great Depression is now bringing more than a billion dollars worth of revenue to Appalachian economies. WFIR’s Camden Lazenby has more. About the Author Camden Lazenby View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Shooting last night in NW Roanoke leads to serious gunshot wound, arrestNext: Multiple apartments affected, people displaced after Vinton fire Related Stories 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 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
