New mask guidelines extend to athletic fields as well Gene Marrano August 9, 2021 1 min read With Roanoke County schools starting this Thursday, they’ve also had to make changes to their athletic programs due to coronavirus. WFIR Intern Reporter Caroline Moore has the story. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UVA football camp underway; Dawgs new broadcaster has local rootsNext: Delta variant arrives in the NRV Related Stories 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 1 min read The need for more housing … and the preservation of structures that have historical value. Can those two viewpoints co-exist? Gene Marrano September 11, 2025