Friends of Blue Ridge Parkway looking for votes Gene Marrano May 19, 2017 1 min read With budgets for repairs along the Blue Ridge Parkway always strained a local organization says online voters can make a difference. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke region appears poised to be designated as mountain biking destinationNext: New Asian Fusion restaurant “Bushi” opens in Roanoke Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke gears up for annual Freedom Festival & Fireworks on Thursday Web Staff July 2, 2025 1 min read Rapper Flavor Flav offers condolences to family of Smith Mountain Lake drowning victim Clark Palmer July 2, 2025 1 min read Two plays coming soon, Mo Willems is interactive at the Taubman – and a new director at SWVA Ballet Gene Marrano July 2, 2025