Hall of Fame sportswriter gets fond send-off from UVA coach Gene Marrano January 26, 2021 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Inventory levels, signup issues a headache for COVID vaccination processNext: Roanoke Valley home sales, prices set record pace into 2020 Related Stories United Way cuts ribbon on new home in SW Roanoke County Gene Marrano April 14, 2026 State asks you to hold off outdoor burning until May Evan Jones April 14, 2026 Messaging expert says referendum ads are designed to confuse Evan Jones April 14, 2026