Long time NCAA official laments cancellation of March Madness Gene Marrano March 20, 2020 1 min read Among the major sports world impacts from the coronavirus – no NCAA March Madness men’s basketball tournament – and no crowning of a champion. Roanoke County resident Roger Ayers is a long time game official and a tournament veteran: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Coronavirus impact creates some new job opportunitiesNext: Economic Disaster Loan application how-to sessions scheduled online Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025