Blue Ridge Land Conservancy spreading its reach Gene Marrano June 5, 2019 1 min read The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy based in Roanoke is branching out, working now in other regions to help protect land from overdevelopment. The latest from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Victims of convenience store explosion/fire officially identifiedNext: LB incoming freshman going places on the basketball court Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025