Longtime ‘Cats employee leaves the Hill City Gene Marrano May 6, 2020 1 minute read It was a bittersweet moment in Lynchburg as the city said goodbye to longtime Hillcats employee Ronnie Roberts, who rose from groundskeeper to General manager in his 28-year tenure with the Carolina League team: Share: Post navigation Previous: Did those nursing home patients die from COVID-19 or with it?Next: Roanoke Vice Mayor offers tips for wearing a face mask Related Stories Carilion, FBRI host workshop on latest treatment options for some forms of cancer Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 Miss Virginia, Miss Virginia’s Teen competition this weekend at Berglund Center Gene Marrano June 26, 2026 2026 Fourth of July fireworks guide: Roanoke, Lynchburg, Smith Mountain Lake and Southwest Virginia Ian Price June 26, 2026