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”: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts 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 Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025 1 min read Food Lion, Feeding Southwest Virginia team up to support Manna Ministries pantry Gene Marrano September 11, 2025
