Visitor’s Bureau says “Blue Ridge Standard Time,” campaign a big success Gene Marrano November 21, 2014 1 min read Measureable results show a dramatic increase in the number of unique visitors to its website … the Roanoke Valley Convention and Visitor’s Bureau says its 6-month “Blue Ridge Standard Time,” campaign was a big success.More from WFIR’s Gene Marrano: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Midnight deadline for Thanksgiving morning “Drumstick Dash” runnersNext: Early morning fire in Roanoke County Related Stories 1 min read Voices of Appalachia this weekend; Taubman exhibit opens to general public, two stage plays coming up Gene Marrano October 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Police arrest suspects connected to robberies Web Staff October 28, 2025 1 min read Governor Youngkin announces Virginia Emergency Nutrition Assistance Clark Palmer October 28, 2025