Almost 16 million saw Blue Ridge Parkway last year Camden Lazenby July 1, 2022 1 minute 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. Share: Post navigation Previous: Shooting last night in NW Roanoke leads to serious gunshot wound, arrestNext: Multiple apartments affected, people displaced after Vinton fire Related Stories Botetourt County responds to advancement of Google data center project Web Staff March 27, 2026 0 Roanoke Blacksburg Airport Care Cupboard supports unpaid TSA workers through 40-day shutdown Ian Price March 26, 2026 0 Carilion Clinic is holding its electronic recycling event again Gene Marrano March 26, 2026 0