Meeting planners converge on Roanoke Gene Marrano February 28, 2017 1 minute 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 Roanoke revises trash schedule, urges sidewalk clearing after storm Ian Price February 2, 2026 0 Town of Rocky Mount adds land and residents Denise Membreno February 2, 2026 0 Familiar voice returns to Salem RidgeYaks broadcast booth for 2026 season Web Staff January 30, 2026 0