School Board relaxes restrictions on whom schools can play this spring Gene Marrano February 18, 2021 1 min read A week after voting to limit Roanoke County High School sports teams to only play other schools within the county this spring due to COVID precautions, the Roanoke County School Board reversed course at a special meeting yesterday. About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Appalachian Power update on storm repairNext: Salem Red Sox release 2021 schedule; delayed season starts in May Related Stories 1 min read GoFest turns 15 this weekend in downtown Roanoke and at Explore Park Gene Marrano October 13, 2025 1 min read Tensions rise in Virginia governor’s race as Earle-Sears, Spanberger debate LGBTQ+ issues Web Staff October 13, 2025 2 min read I-81 shooting incident in Botetourt County under investigation Web Staff October 10, 2025