“Virginia Mountains” is new designation for region Gene Marrano January 11, 2016 1 minute read The Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau is hailing a new designation that debuted on New Year’s Day – the “Virginia Mountains Region.” The story from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: Share: Post navigation Previous: Jesse Matthew, Jr. due in courtNext: Powerball jackpot swells to $1.3 billion; record sales expected Related Stories WalletHub Study Finds Virginia’s Kids to be Among the Most Privileged in the Nation Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 Virginia Tech Education Expert Highlights Ways AI Might be Used Responsibly in Schools Emma Thomas August 7, 2026 CHIP of Roanoke Valley holds its 5th annual Back to School Celebration Gene Marrano August 6, 2026
