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 Suspect wanted in connection with fatal Northeast Roanoke shooting Clark Palmer September 8, 2025 1 min read Cigar Lounge preparing to open in Downtown Roanoke Clark Palmer September 5, 2025 2 min read Salem VA Health Care System receives top scores in latest CMS hospital ratings Clark Palmer September 5, 2025