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 Feeding Southwest Virginia looking for ways to stock the shelves as need grows Denise Membreno October 28, 2025 1 min read Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read Halloween Festival builds community Denise Membreno October 27, 2025