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.
The Floyd County girls captured their first state title since 2008 with a 72-62 victory over Central-Wise. It's the program's 4th title, all under legendary head coach Alan Cantrell, who is in his 30th season at the school. Cantrell has also won a boys title at Floyd co.
The Division 2 final saw Amanda Hollandsworth score 26 points and grab 10 rebounds. Christene Phillips added 19 points for the Lady Buffs who finish up 28-2. Floyd's other titles came in 1993, 1994 and 2008. The Lady Buffs constant pressure ala Arkansas of the 90's forced 26 turnovers.
The Tdap vaccine protects against Pertussis or Whooping Cough and anyone who is 19 or older or going through pregnancy needs to have the booster in order to prevent the spread.
Sunday, May 19 2013 8:58 PM EDT2013-05-20 00:58:46 GMT
(AP) - Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday. The accident happened off the coast of Virginia Beach
Two FBI special agents on the agency's elite Hostage Rescue Team have been killed in a training accident in Virginia, officials said Sunday.
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
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:13:47 GMT
Several technology companies in our area have added jobs, pumping money into our local company. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council recognized some of those businesses at an event called 'TechNite.' Sometimes
Several technology companies in our area have added jobs, pumping money into our local company. The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council recognized some of those businesses at an event called 'TechNite.'
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
Thursday, May 16 2013 3:28 PM EDT2013-05-16 19:28:54 GMT
The annual proceeds for poverty sale is going on right now. It's put on by the nonprofit Global Partners in Peace and Development. 100 volunteers from churches across the Roanoke Valley participate.
100 volunteers from churches across the Roanoke Valley participate. Last year, it raised more than $30,000 to help some of the poorest people in the world.
