River Fest, Recycled Regatta draw attention to the Roanoke River Gene Marrano June 2, 2016 1 min 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: Continue Reading Previous: Here come the summer job scammers; what to watch out forNext: Bedford County sheriff recognizes 911 dispatcher Related Stories 1 min read Vote for Harvest Blaque; Baroque choral music and RBT’s Snow White Gene Marrano June 4, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police investigating after car struck by gunfire Web Staff June 4, 2025 1 min read FEDUP gala welcomes Trayvon Martin’s mother as keynote speaker Gene Marrano June 3, 2025
