Hall of Fame sportswriter gets fond send-off from UVA coach Gene Marrano January 26, 2021 1 min read After 40-plus years at the Roanoke Times sportswriter Doug Doughty will retire at the end of this month. The UVA alum covered his last Virginia Cavaliers home game last night. Head coach Tony Bennett wished him well: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor Author's posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Inventory levels, signup issues a headache for COVID vaccination processNext: Roanoke Valley home sales, prices set record pace into 2020 Related Stories 1 min read Melrose Plaza celebrates its official grand opening Gene Marrano July 31, 2025 1 min read Healthy Hearts Initiative encourages local residents take better care of themselves Gene Marrano July 31, 2025 1 min read Danville City Councill member set on fire in workplace attack; suspect charged with attempted murder AP July 31, 2025