Sunday, May 19 2013 10:05 PM EDT2013-05-20 02:05:18 GMT
He moved from his native China to the United States two years ago to work on bettering his golf game. All he's done since...is make it through US Open Sectional local at the age of 15, and winning
The National and International fields at the Scott Robertson were on display this weekend.
Saturday, May 18 2013 11:03 PM EDT2013-05-19 03:03:37 GMT
Courtesy: Evan Lepler, Salem Red Sox Media Relations. Salem, VA (May 18, 2013) – Missed opportunities plagued the Salem Sox through seven innings, but the offense finally delivered in
Salem has taken the first two games of the series with Frederick during it's "Pink in the Park" weekend.
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:57 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:57:26 GMT
The field at the Scott Robertson Memorial has always included local stars, but it has been a few years since they made any noise. This could be the year. Benjamin Griffin of Chapel Hill North Carolina
The Scott Robertson Memorial has some local golfers within striking distance in the Boys 15-18 division.
Sunday, May 19 2013 9:48 PM EDT2013-05-20 01:48:23 GMT
by: JENNA FRYER AP Auto Racing Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Cross another milestone off of Jimmie Johnson's list. He stands alone in All-Star history. "Five-time" became the first four-time winner
Jimmie Johnson became the sports first four-time winner of the All-Star race, surpassingthe late Dale Earnhardt and teammate Jeff Gordon.
Saturday, May 18 2013 6:38 PM EDT2013-05-18 22:38:45 GMT
BALTIMORE (AP) - Oxbow has won the Preakness, ruining Orb's bid to capture the Triple Crown. Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas
Oxbow led from start to finish. It was the sixth Preakness victory for Hall of Fame trainer D. Wayne Lukas and 15th Triple Crown victory, most in horse racing history
Friday, May 17 2013 11:41 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:41:36 GMT
The best in the world of Junior golf were out on the course this morning for the Scott Robertson Memorial Golf Tournament at the Roanoke Country Club. One of those star golfers is Floyd County standout
The Hollandsworth name is back in the mix at the Scott Robertson Memorial.
BOSTON (AP) - Quincy Ford scored 14 points and David Walker made the game-winning jumper to lift Northeastern past James Madison 66-64 Wednesday night in a Colonial Athletic Association contest.
Reggie Spencer finished with 13 points and Walker added 11 to help Northeastern (18-10, 13-3) guarantee at least a share of its first-ever CAA regular season title.
Jonathan Lee's free throw extended the Huskies' lead to 64-61 with 30 seconds to play, but A.J. Davis connected on a 3-pointer for the Dukes with 19 seconds left to tie the game at 64-all.
After David Walker converted a jumper with 3 seconds left to make it 66-64, Davis missed a 3-pointer with 1 second left to seal Northeastern's victory.
Northeastern shot 50 percent (8 of 16) while holding James Madison to 41.4 percent (12 of 29) in the second half.
Saturday, May 18 2013 4:43 PM EDT2013-05-18 20:43:13 GMT
DAMASCUS, Va. (AP) - Witnesses in southwestern Virginia say a car has driven into a crowd at a parade. Several people appear to be hurt, but the nature of their injuries wasn't immediately known. The
Witnesses said a car drove into a crowd at a parade
Saturday, May 18 2013 10:39 PM EDT2013-05-19 02:39:11 GMT
BOB LEWISAP Political Writer RICHMOND, Va. (AP) - Virginia Republicans have chosen firebrand conservative minister E.W. Jackson's for lieutenant governor, the first black candidate the party has nominated
Jackson provoked the loudest ovation of the day, declaring in an impassioned speech, "I am not an African-American, I am an American!"
Sunday, May 19 2013 11:44 AM EDT2013-05-19 15:44:08 GMT
(Blacksburg Police) -- Blacksburg Police, with assistance from Virginia Tech Police, responded to a call at the intersection of Draper Road and College Avenue in reference to a fight and possible stabbing.
Kente Gilkes, 31 year old resident of Blacksburg, has been charged with Malicious Wounding and Obstruction of Justice
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:32 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:32:41 GMT
Virginia Tech Police are searching for a man who officers say robbed a female student on campus Saturday morning.The young woman told investigators that she was walking in-between Vawter and Newman Halls
Woman was walking in-between Vawter and Newman Halls at 7:35 a.m., when a man walked up behind her, told her not to turn around, grabbed her purse, then ran off.
Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus.
Law enforcement officials tell News Channel 11 a vehicle drove into a group of several people at "Trail Days" in Damascus. Pokey Harris, Emergency Management Coordinator with Washington County, VA, says the earliest reports indicate 50 to 60 injuries, some being critical. Harris says it is likely that 12 to 15 people were transported to local hospitals. She says there are no reports right now of any fatalities.
Saturday, May 18 2013 9:44 PM EDT2013-05-19 01:44:32 GMT
With the cutting of a ribbon Saturday morning, it was finally time for the public to experience first hand what nearly two-years of work, and $27 million in upgrades created at Downtown Roanoke's Center
Judging by the expressions and reactions of people who walked into the science and cultural mecca on Saturday, the $27 million renovation is getting good reviews
