Roanoke River Trail gets facelift Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 minute read A popular trail off the Blue Ridge Parkway has undergone a facelift – and there’s a celebration today to mark that occasion. More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Roanoke County gears up for Tons of FunNext: Salem shoplifting call leads to police pursuit, foot chase and arrest Related Stories 19 years later, the Excel Center Adult High School helps her graduate with a hard-earned diploma Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Excel Center will welcome more students; holding job fairs as well Gene Marrano July 21, 2026 Roanoke councilman accuses colleague of racist remark Web Staff July 18, 2026