“Virginia Mountains” is new designation for region Gene Marrano January 11, 2016 1 min 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: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Jesse Matthew, Jr. due in courtNext: Powerball jackpot swells to $1.3 billion; record sales expected Related Stories 3 min read Roanoke’s GO Fest returns for 15th Anniversary Ian Price October 16, 2025 1 min read Envision Botetourt 2045, a 20 year comprehensive plan Denise Membreno October 16, 2025 1 min read Colony House cuts the ribbon after its return Gene Marrano October 15, 2025