USTA tennis tournament is coming to Roanoke, another sports event to boost region’s economy Evan Jones February 23, 2017 1 min read The United States Tennis Association will bring a regional tournament to Roanoke in June, and local tourism officials say it is one more sign of the important role sports events play in the region’s tourism economy.WFIR’s Evan Jones has the story. Share: Continue Reading Previous: Waldron Fringe series debuts with The MountaintopNext: Second Democrat joins 8th District House of Delegates race Related Stories 1 min read Halt Fentanyl Act heads to Senate as Virginia lawmakers push for crackdown Ian Price February 12, 2025 1 min read Carilion Clinic expands midwifery services Denise Membreno February 12, 2025 1 min read Virginia Senator calls Tulsi Gabbard blatantly unqualified Denise Membreno February 12, 2025