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.
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.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:19 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:19:03 GMT
Alleghany and William Byrd squared off on a neutral field to decide the Blue Ridge District regular season. Both teams finished 7-3 in District play and the two proved to be a great match again on Friday
The playoff game to decide the Blue Ridge District baseball title needed extra innings.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:14 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:14:34 GMT
Courtesy: Evan Lepler-Salem Red Sox Salem, VA (May 17, 2013) – A five-run third inning, a booming three-run homer for Carson Blair, and an overall outburst of offense eased the Salem
A five run third inning propelled the Red Sox to a win in the opening game of the series with Frederick.
WINSTON-SALEM, N.C. (AP) - C.J. Harris tied his career high with 29 points and Wake Forest closed out its Atlantic Coast Conference regular season with a 90-79 win over Virginia Tech on Sunday.
Devin Thomas added 17 points, Arnaud William Adala Moto had 16 and Codi Miller-McIntyre 10 for the Demon Deacons (13-17, 6-12), who shot 59.2 percent (29 of 49) to clinch the 10th seed in this week's ACC tournament in Greensboro, N.C.
Erick Green, the nation's leading scorer at 25.0 points per game, tied his career high with 35 for the Hokies (13-18, 4-14), who never led, trailing by as many as 24 points in the second half.
Marquis Rankin added 15 points and Jarell Eddie had 13 for Virginia Tech, which finished last in the league standings.
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!"
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.'
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
A Mega Millions ticket sold in Farmville has matched all six numbers in the latest drawing and will split the estimated $190 million jackpot with the holder of another winning ticket bought in New Jersey.
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
