BRL plans annual celebration Gene Marrano July 17, 2017 1 min read This year’s annual celebration for Blue Ridge Literacy volunteers and English Language learners will be the last for Executive Director Russ Merritt. WFIR intern reporter Madison Everett has the story: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Bullying issues at Salem school led to anti-bullying groupNext: Salvation Army to open center for vulnerable youth in SE Related Stories 1 min read Dawgs gearing up for training camp and 10th season Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 2 min read Charlie Kirk has died after being shot at an event in Utah, Pres. Trump says AP September 10, 2025 1 min read Bringing Death Back into Life Denise Membreno September 10, 2025