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
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:04:16 GMT
DAVID GINSBURGAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) - Before deciding to promote Kevin Gausman to the big leagues, Baltimore Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette considered, then dismissed, the potential
Gausman, the fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft, will make his big league debut Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:02:44 GMT
STEVE REEDAP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle. She is 28th in the Sprint
She is 28th in the Sprint Cup point standings after 11 races and has just one top-10 finish - that came in the season-opening Daytona 500
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:57:11 GMT
PETE IACOBELLIAP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned
Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honored.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:52:32 GMT
Eight teams from across the nation are in Salem for the NCAA Division II Softball World Series. Play begins tomorrow in the double elimination tournament. The teams, some from as far away as California,
Eight teams from across the nation are in Salem for the NCAA Division II Softball World Series. Play begins tomorrow in the double elimination tournament. The teams, some from as far away as California,
In VIS State quarterfinal action, North Cross handled Evangel Christian by a 77-44. Peter Agba led the Raiders with 23 points and 21 rebounds. Zach Lawson added 13 and 5 boards. They advance to the State VIS Semifinals in Division III..where they will face Carlisle for a fourth time. Game time Friday at Noon. Meanwhile...in Girls Division III action, the Roanoke Catholic Celtics were eliminated by Tidewater 47-40. In Division I action, both Liberty Christian boys and girls teams both advanced.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:57:28 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department is currently investigating a missing juvenile report. Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was last seen at her home in South County on Tuesday, May 21 around noon.
Police did not say where Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was found
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
Wednesday, May 22 2013 3:33 PM EDT2013-05-22 19:33:58 GMT
WSLS met God's Pit Crew in Wytheville around 8 a.m. and then began the more than 17-hour drive to Moore, Oklahoma.
God's Pit Crew left Danville Wednesday bright and early. The volunteers started making the trip to Moore, Oklahoma around 6 a.m. The WSLS crew met the group in Wytheville around 8 a.m. and then began the more than 17-hour drive to Moore, Oklahoma.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:18 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:18:04 GMT
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
The Central Oklahoma Bronchos have come more than 1,100 miles to play for home. The Bronchos are one of eight teams in Salem to play for the 2013 NCAA Division II national championship in softball. It's
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy...
By DAVID CRARY AP National Writer With its ranks deeply divided, the Boy Scouts of America is asking its local leaders from across the country to decide whether its contentious membership policy should be...