Lewis and Clark came through Roanoke Valley Gene Marrano January 13, 2017 1 min read We know Meriwether Lewis and William Clark from their expedition to the West Coast commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson – but they came through the Roanoke Valley on their way to Bristol as well. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has more: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Taking a vacation this year? Expect more companyNext: Transgender bill backers urge GOP support Related Stories 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Branch Group to host 4th annual GIRL Construction Experience tomorrow Web Staff October 10, 2025 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025