VBR sees solid visitation growth numbers in 2024, in early 2025 also Gene Marrano August 11, 2025 1 minute read Virginia’s Blue Ridge – like the rest of the Commonwealth – saw visitation numbers climb higher in 2024 versus 2023, and in some cases back to pre-pandemic level. WFIR’s Gene Marrano crunches the numbers: Share: Post navigation Previous: Miyares calls Democratic opponent “soft” on violent crime; challenger responds with public safety planNext: Roanoke delegate calls antisemitism claims ‘silly season’ politics Related Stories Presbyterian Community Center cuts ribbon on new home in SE Roanoke Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 June is Gun Violence Awareness Month – the local group “Fed Up” will hold an event next Friday Gene Marrano May 29, 2026 Governor Spanberger announces dismissal of Rector of Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Clark Palmer May 28, 2026