Blue Ridge Axe Throwing makes debut next week Gene Marrano September 9, 2019 1 minute read There are U.S. and even World Championships. A sports craze that first took root in Canada is now becoming bigger in the states – and is now a new business in Roanoke. More on Blue Ridge Axe Throwing’s debut next weekend from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Area college is lowering tuition, room and board 35%Next: Police: Speed, alcohol believed factors in fatal pickup crash Related Stories Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Data Centers are here to stay; proponent says localities need to get on board Gene Marrano June 22, 2026 Orvis to relocate Roanoke operations, retaining 60 jobs Ian Price June 22, 2026