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 4 minutes read Salem Stampede Championship Rodeo returns this weekend with high-stakes competition Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0