Blue Ridge Parkway gets funding boost Gene Marrano April 29, 2022 1 minute read Counties and cities that border the Blue Ridge Parkway could see a boost in tourism numbers and the dollars visitors leave behind due to a federal grant announced this week. The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Open Studios Tour back in person this weekendNext: LewisGale, City of Salem celebrate Arbor Day with tree planting Related Stories National D-Day Memorial marks 82nd anniversary with tribute to advocate Lucille Hoback Boggess Ian Price June 3, 2026 RBT’s Sleeping Beauty, Blacksburg Summer Arts Festival, Paint Fincastle this weekend Gene Marrano June 3, 2026 Hometown D-Day heroes honored Gene Marrano June 3, 2026