Roanoke River Trail gets facelift Gene Marrano February 5, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke County gears up for Tons of FunNext: Salem shoplifting call leads to police pursuit, foot chase and arrest 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