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 The Making of American Artists coming to the Taubman Museum of Art Denise Membreno October 23, 2025 1 min read A Spooktacular Saturday ahead Denise Membreno October 22, 2025 1 min read ROA launches Care Cupboard for Airport Federal Employees Clark Palmer October 22, 2025