High School football practices start Gene Marrano July 2, 2020 1 min read The Virginia High School League has suspended its summer “dead period”, which has allowed high school football teams to hold out of season practices. The official practice season typically starts in August but this is anything but a typical year. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Smoke meats restaurant opens in downtown RoanokeNext: Many Virginia Lottery games are now playable on line Related Stories 1 min read America’s toughest road races back in town Saturday morning Gene Marrano April 11, 2025 1 min read Senator Tim Kaine address EBT scams Denise Membreno April 11, 2025 1 min read Big drug bust in Roanoke Gene Marrano April 11, 2025