New Hinchee Trail also required some property acquisition Gene Marrano September 30, 2019 1 min read Nancy Hinchee pace (L) and Roger Holnback/ G Marrano photo A donation of 235 acres led to the Hinchee Trail ribbon cutting near Salem over the weekend, but that donation was only half the story as WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Botetourt County officials grateful for Ballast Point plant; hope to see tasting room repurposedNext: Salem Half still seeking runners, volunteers Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025