New Roanoke River Greenway segment is now open Gene Marrano July 24, 2015 1 minute read The Roanoke River Greenway is moving closer to its “Golden Spike” moment when the popular path used by walkers, runners and bikers is uninterrupted … WFIR’s Gene Marrano reports on a new mile-long section that is now open: Share: Post navigation Previous: Floyd Fest 14 is underwayNext: Bedrosian queries county about Planned Parenthood support Related Stories United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge helps fund new nature trail signs in Rocky Mount Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 More Romeo & Juliet, new exhibit at Wilson Museum, Broadway in Roanoke releases schedule for 26-27 season Gene Marrano June 24, 2026 Feeding Southwest Virginia President and CEO Pamela Irvine will retire at the end of the year after 45 years with the Food Bank Gene Marrano June 24, 2026