Liberty gets ready to open on Saturday Gene Marrano September 16, 2020 1 min read The first FBS team in Virginia to open the college football season will be the Liberty Flames, when they play Western Kentucky on the road Saturday. Flames head coach Hugh Freeze: Share: Continue Reading Previous: Roanoke Valley sees double digit increase in new coronavirus casesNext: Update on fire near Tanglewood Mall this morning Related Stories 1 min read Roanoke police investigate fatal shooting in Jamison Avenue parking lot Ian Price May 9, 2025 1 min read Bank of Botetourt celebrates opening at Melrose Plaza Gene Marrano May 9, 2025 1 min read Dr. Pepper Park 2025 season kicks off tonight with Aerosmith tribute band Gene Marrano May 9, 2025