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Hardwood happenings spice up Roanoke sports scene

Roanoke, Va. – The Lord Botetourt Cavaliers opened their season Wednesday, hosting James River. Kyle Arnholt lead the way for Lord Botetourt with 25 points, and James River’s Patrick Clevenger had 24 for the Knights. Meanwhile, Roanoke County schools hit the practice courts Wednesday after being cleared to compete Tuesday afternoon. The biggest difference since Tuesday is Roanoke County schools have been cleared for competition, which means teams can integrate passing the ball at practice. “You practice every day like you’re going to play so that’s our attitude towards every practice, that you’re going to play.

Lynchburg police: Man escapes custody, jumps off bridge into James River

The Lynchburg Police Department identified the man who jumped off the John Lynch Memorial Bridge late Saturday morning. Authorities said 28-year-old Mikel Angelo Crews, of Lynchburg, was charged with two traffic summonses, obstruction of justice and escaping police custody. ORIGINAL STORYA man is in the hospital after jumping off a bridge in Lynchburg to escape police custody Saturday morning. At 11:29 a.m., authorities said an officer initiated a vehicle stop on the John Lynch Memorial Bridge where the driver was placed into handcuffs. Police said while he was being searched, he escaped custody and intentionally jumped off the bridge and into the James River.

Local outfitters raise red flag on new state fees to use waterways

BUCHANAN, Va. – People who want to hit Virginia’s waterways may have to pay more to do it this coming year. The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources is charging new fees for using state access ramps. Those with a boat registered in Virginia, a hunting or fishing license, or other state access passes are exempt as they already pay into the system. In Buchanan, Twin River Outfitters does half its business with out-of-state tourists. Only the operator will be required to pay the access fee, meaning one fee for a tandem kayak, for example.

Knights cut ribbon on new all-weather track

Buchanan, Va. – It was something that was always talked about, but never realized. James River high school unveiled its new, state of the art, all-weather six lane track. Planning began more than a year ago and Knights athletic director Vincent Wyatt says construction took just 3 months to complete. When I first started coaching here we’d always talk about how it’d be nice if we got a new track. And we have some really good kids, good student-athletes and they came down and loved it from the time they stepped foot on it,” Wyatt said.

Health officials warn against eating too many carp from upper part of James River

If you’re catching carp, health officials say limit how much you eat. On Tuesday, the Virginia Department of Health issued a fish advisory that stretches from the head of the James near Iron Gate to Balcony Falls Dam downstream of Glasgow, near the Maury River. Recent fish tissue sample results from the Upper James River in 2018 and 2019 show polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) levels in carp exceed the amount considered safe for long-term human consumption. Over time, PCBs build up in fish tissue to levels that are many times greater than levels in the surrounding water. That’s why eating carp from this area may pose a health risk, but swimming or waterskiing is safe.

‘That’s crazy. I come here all the time’: Police pull three cars out of James River, one with human remains

As recovery crews and law enforcement pulled three cars out of the James River on Wednesday, including one that contained human remains, it became a show for the community, some even bringing lawn chairs to watch. 10 News was there, at one point watching from a Virginia State Police boat, as divers worked to recover cars from the James River at Monacan Park for nearly two hours. Amherst County Sheriff's Office and Virginia State Police are trying to find out how three cars ended up at the bottom of the James River. [Human remains found inside van pulled from James River believed to be man reported missing in 2013]Eric Lordahl is the reason why divers were there. The Amherst Sheriff’s Office said they don’t suspect foul play in Sprinkle’s death.