Local outdoor activist seeking votes for Parkway maintenance Gene Marrano May 31, 2017 1 min read A finalist from Roanoke for the Cox Conserves Heroes award says drawing more local residents closer to the Blue Ridge Parkway is her goal. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Continue Reading Previous: MVP survey crews back at work on Bent MountainNext: Police: alcohol appears to be a factor in teen’s ATV fatal accident Related Stories 1 min read Indie Bookstore Day on Saturday features local author – and his dark fantasy novel Gene Marrano April 25, 2025 1 min read 44-mile pilgrimage celebrates bio-diversity and the diversity in our community Denise Membreno April 25, 2025 1 min read Vaccination key to preventing any measles outbreak Gene Marrano April 24, 2025