High School football practices start Gene Marrano July 2, 2020 1 min read The Virginia High School League has suspended its summer “dead period”, which has allowed high school football teams to hold out of season practices. The official practice season typically starts in August but this is anything but a typical year. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Smoke meats restaurant opens in downtown RoanokeNext: Many Virginia Lottery games are now playable on line Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025