River Fest, Recycled Regatta draw attention to the Roanoke River Gene Marrano June 2, 2016 1 minute read RVARC photo Its designed in large part to draw attention to the Roanoke River – which many consider an under-used outdoor asset. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano on Saturday’s “Roanoke River Fest”: Share: Post navigation Previous: Here come the summer job scammers; what to watch out forNext: Bedford County sheriff recognizes 911 dispatcher Related Stories Radford professor offers March Madness bracket strategy ahead of NCAA Tournament Ian Price March 17, 2026 0 Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association rolls out Restaurant Week Gene Marrano March 17, 2026 0 Roanoke under tornado watch as severe storms, 40-degree temperature drop loom Ian Price March 16, 2026 0
