Blue Ridge Axe Throwing makes debut next week Gene Marrano September 9, 2019 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Area college is lowering tuition, room and board 35%Next: Police: Speed, alcohol believed factors in fatal pickup crash Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech Linebacker Caleb Woodson charged with DWI Clark Palmer August 26, 2025 1 min read Roanoke nonprofit to host ‘Dining with Dignity’ event for unsheltered community Ian Price August 26, 2025 3 min read Roanoke College responds to claims made by Attorney General Jason Miyares Clark Palmer August 25, 2025