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 View All 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 Mill Mountain Theatre reveals 2026 season, tickets on sale November 1st Web Staff October 17, 2025 1 min read The Israel-Hamas ceasefire in Gaza – and the prospects for lasting peace. A local political scientist says all the players must be on board Gene Marrano October 17, 2025 1 min read Catawba’s iconic Homeplace restaurant to reopen in 2026 Ian Price October 17, 2025