Semi-pro football in Roanoke? A former team owner says there’d be challenges Ian Price December 6, 2017 1 min read There is the Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs and the Salem Red Sox, but what would it take for another semi-pro-football team to play here? WFIR’s Ian Price discussed that with the co-owner of the last football team to occupy Roanoke: About the Author Ian Price Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: UPDATE: State Police seek GM truck or SUV for hit-run accidentNext: GOP Majority Whip Nick Rush talks 2018 legislative agenda Related Stories 1 min read Last Wason Center survey shows Spanberger maintaining sizable lead over Earle-Sears for Governor; Lt. Governor, AG races very close Gene Marrano October 27, 2025 1 min read Halloween Festival builds community Denise Membreno October 27, 2025 1 min read Goodwill says shop their thrift stores for last minute Halloween costumes – or any time of year Gene Marrano October 27, 2025