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: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Victims of convenience store explosion/fire officially identifiedNext: LB incoming freshman going places on the basketball court Related Stories 1 min read Meals tax will rise in Roanoke City – but sunsets in two years Gene Marrano May 12, 2025 2 min read UPDATE: Arrest Made in Fatal Southeast Roanoke Shooting Ian Price May 12, 2025 2 min read Utility pole project to close lanes and detour traffic near Brandon and Franklin Ian Price May 12, 2025