BRL plans annual celebration Gene Marrano July 17, 2017 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Bullying issues at Salem school led to anti-bullying groupNext: Salvation Army to open center for vulnerable youth in SE Related Stories Congressman Ben Cline on redistricting, DHS funding, the SAVE Act and the upcoming State of the Union address Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0 “A well-respected gentleman”: VT grounds coordinator reflects on the legacy of Wes Worsham Web Staff February 20, 2026 0 Digital campaign on a “modest” budget leads VBR to record numbers during Fall/Holiday marketing blitz Gene Marrano February 20, 2026 0