Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge rolls out new sports video Gene Marrano July 17, 2019 1 min read Landon Howard-VBR Sports/G Marrano photo Sports is big business in the Roanoke Valley and Visit Virginia’s Blue Ridge wants to grow that even bigger. More about an announcement made today from WFIR’s Gene Marrano. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Texas motorcyclist dies in Blue Ridge Parkway crashNext: Maroons lacrosse goalie camp is back Related Stories 1 min read Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025