Local “Friends” chapter chair bikes across country for BRP Gene Marrano August 5, 2015 1 min read The chairman for the “Friends of the Blue Ridge Parkway” Peaks of Otter chapter is winding up a cross-country bicycle ride to raise money and awareness … he gets a local sendoff this morning as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Virginia Democratic Senator backs Iran nuclear dealNext: Powers plant regs draw yays and nays Related Stories 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Opera Roanoke’s longtime artistic director prepares for last performance Denise Membreno September 11, 2025