Meeting planners converge on Roanoke Gene Marrano February 28, 2017 1 min read Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge is co-hosting an event that has brought almost 30 meeting planners to Roanoke for a few days. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has that story: Share: Post navigation Previous: Malls become less about shopping as department stores continue closingNext: Rescue Mission gets donated fitness equipment Related Stories 1 min read Two plays open this weekend; RSO with Beethoven at Jeff Center, artist receptions and the Blue Ridge Potter’s Guild show and sale Gene Marrano November 5, 2025 1 min read Narrow 2023 loss turns into victory for Lily Franklin in Virginia’s 41st District Web Staff November 5, 2025 1 min read McNamara will return to Richmond; says he can work with Democrats Gene Marrano November 5, 2025
