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: Share: Post navigation 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 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