Roanoke native son and longtime ACC official prepares for new season Gene Marrano October 16, 2018 1 min read Roger Ayers (cbssports.com) The college basketball season is just three weeks away and 20-year ACC official Roger Ayers starts getting dialed in today. Ayers spoke about his career last night: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Road, bridge damage from Michael may take months to fully repairNext: Candidate asks for your vote, but not necessarily in hopes of winning 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