A man from New York and a woman from Georgia won this year's American Tobacco Trail marathon.
Bryan Morseman, 27, of Addison, N.Y. won the men's division in 2:25:55. Bridget Lyons, 25, of Evans, Ga. won the women's division in 2:54:51.
Organizers say 5,000 runners started the Tobacco Road Marathon in Cary Sunday morning.
The event began at 7 a.m. at the USA Baseball Complex at Thomas Brooks Park.
The route wound through Cary and Wake County using 20 miles of the American Tobacco Trail.
$8,500 in prize money was at stake as well as a birth in the Boston Marathon.
Allscripts sponsored this year's marathon. Bay Six sponsored the accompanying half marathon.
Money raised from entry fees is going to charities including the Wounded Warrior Project, the American Red Cross, and the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:45 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:45:56 GMT
A Raleigh advisory board is holding a public hearing regarding a ban on pets in certain areas of the city's parks. The city is looking at whether pets should be allowed on athletic fields and playgrounds
The City of Raleigh may ban pets from certain parts of public parks after hearing concerns from pet owners.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:26 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:26:55 GMT
One of Virginia's natural wonders is up for sale.According to Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates, the landmark along with the 150-room hotel, caverns, and related properties, are up for sale."A lot of people
"A lot of people probably don't even realize the Natural Bridge, one of the natural wonders of the world, is privately owned, and it is a great honor to be entrusted with this treasure,"said Jim Woltz of Woltz & Associates
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:10 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:10:38 GMT
A Pulaski County Schools teacher on Wednesday because the 3rd teacher from the WSLS viewing area to be named a Virginia Lottery Super Teacher for 2013.The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher
The Lottery surprised Bethany Schaefer, a teacher at Pulaski County High School, with the award, $2,000 in cash, and $2,000 in classroom supplies
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 2:11 PM EDT2013-05-22 18:11:20 GMT
WSLS is working together with Southwest Virginia relief organizations to collect supplies for victims of the EF-4 tornado that devastated Moore, Oklahoma.
List of local relief groups collecting tornado help for Oklahoma
Thursday, May 23 2013 6:09 AM EDT2013-05-23 10:09:30 GMT
The historic Lyric, in Blacksburg for 85 years, is about to make history as it like other theaters across the country, are being forced into the digital age. "It's essential that we make this transition
The historic Lyric Theater is trying to make the move to digital with the help of social media. It's midway through a Kickstarter campaign drawing people from California to Blacksburg to keep the lights on.@
Thursday, May 23 2013 4:56 AM EDT2013-05-23 08:56:40 GMT
President Barack Obama will address his administration's counter-terrorism policy in a speech this afternoon at the National Defense University. He'll discuss Al-Qaeda, the use of drones and the military
Here's a look at some of the stories we'll be following today as they make headlines across the country and Southwest Virginia.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 10:20 PM EDT2013-05-22 02:20:27 GMT
There's a huge new development on the horizon in the core of the Triangle coming into public focus. A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly
A new technology area known as "Chatham Park" near Pittsboro is seeking official approvals for its newly revised master plan.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 10:21 PM EDT2013-05-23 02:21:23 GMT
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
The Durham Police Department is investigating an apparent domestic murder-suicide Wednesday afternoon in the parking lot of an office complex on Durham-Chapel Hill Boulevard.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 4:17 PM EDT2013-05-21 20:17:43 GMT
The head of the North Carolina Democratic Party is facing questions about credit card charges made during a March trip to a Las Vegas casino to watch basketball games with his old college buddies. Records
Randy Voller of Pittsboro used a credit card to pay for $3,300 worth of expenses on a trip to Las Vegas. He said he has repaid the money in full.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 5:44 PM EDT2013-05-22 21:44:18 GMT
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
A new study says more teens die from texting while driving than driving drunk. In fact, 9 percent more teens are killed while texting behind the wheel than from drunk driving.
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