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 The Jane Morgan Harris Daylily Garden at Richfield Salem honors female healthcare pioneer Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Nominations open for Kendig Arts and Culture Awards Gene Marrano June 23, 2026 Not everyone in the Roanoke Valley and southwest Virginia jumped on the American Patriot bandwagon early during the Revolution Gene Marrano June 22, 2026