Visitor’s Bureau says “Blue Ridge Standard Time,” campaign a big success Gene Marrano November 21, 2014 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Midnight deadline for Thanksgiving morning “Drumstick Dash” runnersNext: Early morning fire in Roanoke County Related Stories 2 minutes read Virginia voters to decide on constitutional rights for abortion, same-sex marriage, and more Web Staff January 19, 2026 0 1 minute read Two men dead after argument leads to shooting in Southeast Roanoke Web Staff January 18, 2026 0 1 minute read Roanoke man charged with DUI after striking child in crosswalk Web Staff January 17, 2026 0