Friday, May 24 2013 12:13 PM EDT2013-05-24 16:13:42 GMT
PETE IACOBELLIAP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - A NASCAR appeals panel has upheld the penalties for two Richard Childress Racing Nationwide crew members who were also criminally charged for fighting
Crew members Thomas Costello and Michael Scearce of driver Brian Scott's team were both suspended for four Nationwide Series races and fined $15,000 each.
Thursday, May 23 2013 11:48 PM EDT2013-05-24 03:48:35 GMT
Hidden Valley managed a shutout of rival Cave Spring to advance to the River Ridge finals. The Titans won 6-0 at Kiwanis Field in the first of two semifinals. They will play the winner of Christiansburg
Hidden Valley managed a shutout of rival Cave Spring to advance to the River Ridge finals. The Titans won 6-0 at Kiwanis Field in the first of two semifinals. They will play the winner of Christiansburg
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:53 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:53:08 GMT
STEVE REEDAP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Denny Hamlin isn't ready to say he's back, even after winning the pole for Coca-Cola 600 with a record-setting qualifying lap Thursday night. He said
Hamlin showed he continues to be on the mend after being sidelined for four races with a compression fracture in his lower spine following a March 24 crash involving former teammate Joey Logano.
Thursday, May 23 2013 9:08 PM EDT2013-05-24 01:08:03 GMT
PETE IACOBELLI AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Owner Michael Waltrip and others in the NASCAR garage hope to bring attention to the needs of those affected by the Oklahoma tornadoes at the Coca-Cola
Michael Waltrip Racing's three Sprint Cup cars will carry decals of Feed The Children, an Oklahoma City-based group that is providing food and resources to victims of the tornadoes
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:27:16 GMT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Chad Pinder hit two home runs - including a sixth-inning grand slam - and drove in six runs to help Virginia Tech beat Virginia 10-1 on Wednesday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast
Chad Pinder hit two home runs, including a sixth-inning grand slam
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:46 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:46:59 GMT
Virginia Dept. of Game and Inland Fisheries news releaseSpring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season, according to Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries.
Spring turkey hunters reported harvesting a record 19,265 birds during the 2013 season
MARTINSVILLE, VA -
A former Virginia Tech football player will take over Martinsville High School's football team.
The Martinsville City School Board voted on Monday evening to hire Orion Martin as the next head coach of the Bulldogs. Martin is currently an assistant coach for Franklin County.
Martin will also teach special education for Martinsville High School. He's working toward completing a master's degree in special education from Liberty University. He's working as a special education teacher at Franklin County High School.
"I'm excited and look forward to carrying on Martinsville's football tradition," Martin said in a news release. "I think with my playing and coaching experience at Tech, it's a good fit. I'm a young, energetic coach, and I think I relate well to the students."
"I was very impressed with him," schools Superintendent Pam Heath said of Martin in the release. Martin also pointed out that Orion came prepared with a detailed game plan, as well as a focus on schoolwork. "He really has the right mindset. He recognizes the importance of academics and having well-rounded student athletes. I think he'll set the bar high for our students."
"We're looking forward to what Orion has to offer the Martinsville program," said Martinsville Athletic Director Tommy Golding, in the release. "We expect him to be very successful."
Martin played for the Hokies from 2004-2008, after graduating from G.W. Danville. He earned second-team all-ACC honors as a defensive end his senior season, and was a co-team captain.
As Martinsville's head coach, Martin says he will strive for academic excellence and building character.
"There's a lot of potential for these young athletes," Martin said in the release. "They just need someone to work hard with them and help them grow into young men... I've always wanted to come back to Martinsville and give back to the community. It's a very special place for me and my family."
It's been several months since filming on the movie "Wish You Well" wrapped up in Giles County. Now the film's producers say they're inching closer to a release date.
Friday, May 24 2013 11:39 AM EDT2013-05-24 15:39:52 GMT
The Buena Vista Police Department is investigating a woman who was found dead in a home on Thursday.According to Lt. Chittum, a man has been taken into custody, and the case is still under investigation.No
Police say Michael J. O'Hare killed mother-in-law, and hurt his wife during a fight
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:23 PM EDT2013-05-23 20:23:40 GMT
A Carroll County sheriff's deputy found a woman's body in Grayson County, sheriff Richard Vaughan is confirming. Vaughan, the sheriff of Grayson County, said he thought the body had been there for about
Neighbor found Desia Rae George's cell phone, which kicked off a search of the area where the phone was recovered
Friday, May 24 2013 6:33 AM EDT2013-05-24 10:33:46 GMT
A Wind Advisory is in effect until 7 p.m. Friday for the Roanoke and New River Valleys. Wind gusts to 45 mph are possible. The stronger gusts will be at the higher elevations with slightly lower gusts
Windy conditions are expected today for the New River and Roanoke Valleys.
Friday, May 24 2013 1:50 PM EDT2013-05-24 17:50:08 GMT
Developers broke ground on a large, riverside development in Roanoke. The 22-acre space will be a mixed use development called, "The Bridges." It's located along South Jefferson Street. Over the next
The 22-acre space will be a mixed use development called, "The Bridges." It's located along South Jefferson Street
