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 1 minute read Restaurant Week is back through January 25th all over downtown Roanoke Gene Marrano January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New Civil War monument honors black soldiers Denise Membreno January 16, 2026 0 1 minute read New business association in Roanoke serves one of the city’s largest districts Denise Membreno January 15, 2026 0