Tourism agreement brings several regions together Gene Marrano May 12, 2015 1 min read Tourism agreement announced at Greenfield Center Virginia’s Blue Ridge and Virginia’s Western Highlands are now the “Virginia Mountains” region … an announcement made with great fanfare yesterday as WFIR’s Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Oral arguments today in McDonnell appeal; definition of “official acts” appears to be the big questionNext: Electrical fire causes $40,000 damage to Roanoke home Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025