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 11:14 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.
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 7:24 PM EDT2013-05-17 23:24:49 GMT
STEVE REED AP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Carl Edwards captured the pole for the Sprint All-Star race at Charlotte Motor Speedway. Edwards, the 2011 winner in the exhibition event, completed
Edwards, the 2011 winner in the exhibition event, completed three laps and a four-tire pit stop Friday night in 1 minute, 51.297 seconds
Friday, May 17 2013 10:36 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:36:22 GMT
Authorities in North Carolina say former NASCAR driver Dick Trickle has died of an apparent self-inflicted gunshot wound. He was 71. The Lincoln County
The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office says authorities received a call believed to be from Trickle on Thursday saying that "there would be a dead body and it would be his.
Thursday, May 16 2013 11:54 PM EDT2013-05-17 03:54:51 GMT
Roanoke Country Club was a busy place Thursday afternoon as many of the 168 golfers entered in this weekend's Scott Robertson Memorial were busy getting in some last minute practice on the links.
The 30th annual Scott Robertson Memorial begins Friday morning with another stacked field.
Rachel Cohen
AP Sports Writer
NEW YORK (AP) - Troy Daniels made six 3-pointers to score 20 points, and No. 25 VCU advanced to the Atlantic 10 tournament title game in its first season in the conference with a 71-62 win over UMass on Saturday.
The Rams will face top-seeded Saint Louis on Sunday in a matchup of the league's top two teams during the regular season. The Billikens won 76-62 at home in their one meeting Feb. 19.
VCU (26-7) forced 24 turnovers to hold off a pesky Minutemen team that upset Temple in Friday's quarterfinals.
Rob Brandenberg's 3-pointer as the shot clock expired finally gave the Rams some breathing room, putting them up 68-61 with a minute-and-a-half left.
Juvonte Reddic added 18 points and 12 rebounds.
Chaz Williams ended his A-10 tournament run back home in Brooklyn with 62 points in three games for sixth-seeded UMass (21-11). He scored 18 on 7-of-12 shooting Saturday.
An upset in the lightweight division of the 17th annual CHIP "Tug for Tots!" The team from the Western Virginia Regional Jail defeated the eight time defending champion Roanoke City Sheriff's Office. A
5th graders at North Cross School fought like gladiators Friday. This year, they reenacted the famous fight between gladiators Spartacus and Crixus, leaders of the slave rebellion in the Third Servile War from 73-71 B.C.
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.'
Friday, May 17 2013 10:32 PM EDT2013-05-18 02:32:10 GMT
Salem Police say a grand injury indicted a volunteer Roanoke County firefighter on Friday, with multiple child pornography and underage sex-related charges.According to Salem City spokesman Mike Stevens,
Eric Thomas Mallory faces 14 charges in connection with relationships with two underage girls
Wednesday, May 15 2013 6:04 PM EDT2013-05-15 22:04:45 GMT
Sheriff Kevin Hall says after 24-year old Ashley Rodriguez didn't show up for work Monday morning they did a welfare check and talked to her husband, Manuel Rodriguez a couple times.
Visitation and funeral for Ashley Kimberlin Rodriguez also set
Thursday, May 16 2013 4:09 PM EDT2013-05-16 20:09:47 GMT
If you drove by Towers Shopping Center Thursday, you likely noticed a car completely covered in post-it notes. It was parked in front of Fresh Market. We have since learned it was a friendly joke between
If you drove by Towers Shopping Center Thursday, you likely noticed a car completely covered in post-it notes.
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 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:49:40 GMT
Police say a Roanoke business was robbed by a man with a baseball bat.According to Roanoke City Police Department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, the robbery took place around 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th,
The robbery took place around 9:38 p.m. on Thursday, May 16th, at the Snappy Food Mart in the 600 block of Liberty Road
