College softball tournament this week is one of many that bring big economic boost to region Evan Jones May 20, 2016 1 minute read College softball teams from as far away as Oklahoma are competing this week in Botetourt County, and like many other tournaments each year , this one provides big economic benefits to the region. WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Post navigation Previous: Local Boys and Girls Club teen gets state honorNext: Floyd Fandango is a “throwdown showdown” next month Related Stories Kaine touts next round of funding for McAfee Knob parking lot improvements Gene Marrano April 6, 2026 Artemis will study the back side of the moon today. A Virginia Tech aerospace expert on what’s ahead for NASA Gene Marrano April 6, 2026 Virginia Tech professor discusses data center impacts on RAM prices Web Staff April 6, 2026