Friends of Blue Ridge Parkway looking for votes Gene Marrano May 19, 2017 1 minute 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: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke region appears poised to be designated as mountain biking destinationNext: New Asian Fusion restaurant “Bushi” opens in Roanoke Related Stories Virginia Tech President Tim Sands set to step down Clark Palmer April 9, 2026 Update on Melrose Plaza from Goodwill Industries of the Valleys Gene Marrano April 8, 2026 Film focusing on the Black and Jewish alliance is a conversation starter Denise Membreno April 8, 2026