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.
The Liberty Flames are perhaps the most unlikely of NCAA teams, but every year there certainly can be a Cinderella story, and Liberty fits the bill. The Flames opened the year 0-8, won a game..then lost two more. They lost a pair of players from the program, and their second leading scorer and rebounder from a year ago didn't play at all. Nonetheless, the Flames regrouped in time for a four wins in a six day stretch Conference tournament that left them as Big South Champions.
Tonight they go into action against North Carolina A & T in "First Four" action of the NCAA tournament. It is the Flames third career trip to the Big Dance. Liberty Coach Dale Layer says anyone who wants to minimize what his team has accomplished should ask themselves;;"What have you overcome." ....because his team has overcome so much this season. Liberty is the second team in NCAA history to make the tournament with 20 losses. Liberty is 15-20. NC A & T is 19-16 coming in, the champs of the MEAC.
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
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.
Friday, May 17 2013 11:49 PM EDT2013-05-18 03:49:53 GMT
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is searching for three people, who are wanted in connection with a business break-in and stealing of lottery tickets.Deputies say the break-in took place early
The Pittsylvania County Sheriff's Office is searching for three people, who are wanted in connection with a business break-in and stealing of lottery tickets
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
Saturday, May 18 2013 3:06 PM EDT2013-05-18 19:06:20 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
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.
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.'
