NCAA Division III Championships in Salem this weekend Gene Marrano March 21, 2014 1 min read Salem Civic Center photo The NCAA Division I men’s college basketball tournament will tighten its grip on people’s attention this weekend, but there’s a college title to be won right here in the Roanoke Valley. Gene Marrano explains: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Gleaning for the World announces plans to double its abilities to help people in needNext: Updated: Virginia AMBER Alert CANCELLED Related Stories 1 min read Former Roanoke Schools central office is now the Community Empowerment Center at Booker T. Washington Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Consumer sentiment ticks up – tariffs impact not yet felt in full says RC economics professor Gene Marrano August 29, 2025 1 min read Roanoke City Sheriff Antonio Hash responds to accusations brought by his opponent Clark Palmer August 29, 2025