Cancer survivor watches son homer in College World Series Clark Palmer June 21, 2021 1 min read The father of UVA catcher Logan Michaels , who recently beat pancreatic cancer, says watching his son hit his first homerun of the year was one part of a special Father’s day. WFIR’s Clark Palmer has that story. About the Author Clark Palmer Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Two injured in downtown Roanoke shootingNext: Want to drive several laps around Martinsville Speedway? Here’s how Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025