Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:27 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:27:16 GMT
DURHAM, N.C. (AP) - Chad Pinder hit two home runs - including a sixth-inning grand slam - and drove in six runs to help Virginia Tech beat Virginia 10-1 on Wednesday in pool play of the Atlantic Coast
Chad Pinder hit two home runs, including a sixth-inning grand slam
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 8:04 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:04:16 GMT
DAVID GINSBURGAP Sports Writer BALTIMORE (AP) - Before deciding to promote Kevin Gausman to the big leagues, Baltimore Orioles executive vice president Dan Duquette considered, then dismissed, the potential
Gausman, the fourth overall pick in the 2012 draft, will make his big league debut Thursday against the Toronto Blue Jays.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:02 PM EDT2013-05-23 00:02:44 GMT
STEVE REEDAP Sports Writer CONCORD, N.C. (AP) - Danica Patrick refuses to get down on herself even though her first full season on the Sprint Cup series has been a struggle. She is 28th in the Sprint
She is 28th in the Sprint Cup point standings after 11 races and has just one top-10 finish - that came in the season-opening Daytona 500
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 23:57:11 GMT
PETE IACOBELLIAP Sports Writer CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - NASCAR honored members of its royal families with inductions into the Hall of Fame on Wednesday. Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned
Past champion Dale Jarrett joined father Ned in the hall and master mechanic Maurice "Chief" Petty became the fourth member of one of NASCAR's most successful families to be honored.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 4:52 PM EDT2013-05-22 20:52:32 GMT
Eight teams from across the nation are in Salem for the NCAA Division II Softball World Series. Play begins tomorrow in the double elimination tournament. The teams, some from as far away as California,
Eight teams from across the nation are in Salem for the NCAA Division II Softball World Series. Play begins tomorrow in the double elimination tournament. The teams, some from as far away as California,
MARTINSVILLE, VA -
The Spring NASCAR Sprint Cup race at Martinsville Speedway received a new title sponsor Thursday.
NASCAR legend Richard Petty helped unveil STP as the new sponsor, in Daytona Beach, Florida. The race will be called the "STP Gas Booster 500."
The race is set for April 7th.
"STP® and Martinsville Speedway have both been a part of the NASCAR family for decades. To work with a company that has such legendary status in our sport is exciting to me," said Martinsville Speedway President Clay Campbell, in a news release. "Bringing together two companies that have so much history and such fan recognition is going to be a winning combination for everyone, especially the fans."
"STP®, Richard Petty Motorsports and Martinsville Speedway were made for each other. It is surprising this hasn't happened sooner! Everyone at the STP® brand is very proud to support Martinsville Speedway, the fans and Richard Petty Motorsports," said Jamie Kistner, Brand Director for STP in the release.
"It is hard to believe my relationship with STP® started more than 40 years ago, and here we are today announcing yet another chapter in the brand's history with me, Richard Petty Motorsports and NASCAR," said Petty in the release.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:57 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:57:28 GMT
The Roanoke County Police Department is currently investigating a missing juvenile report. Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was last seen at her home in South County on Tuesday, May 21 around noon.
Police did not say where Alexandria Renee' Smauldon was found
Thursday, May 23 2013 7:27 AM EDT2013-05-23 11:27:34 GMT
Roanoke Fire-EMS tell us they responded to a fire at Metal Tech Inc., on the 2600 block of Richard Avenue early Thursday morning. The call was received in the E-911 Center around 1:45 a.m. and was under
Roanoke Fire-EMS tell us they responded to a fire at Metal Tech Inc., on the 2600 block of Richard Avenue early Thursday morning.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 11:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 03:13:12 GMT
Pretty soon music will fill the air in Roanoke just like in years past. Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for festival 2013. The name change comes because the events
Pretty soon music will fill the air in Roanoke just like in years past. Formerly known as Festival in the Park, Downtown Roanoke Inc is setting up for festival 2013.
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.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 9:13 PM EDT2013-05-23 01:13:54 GMT
Roanoke City Police are investigating a motorcycle crash that sent a man to the hospital on Tuesday evening.According to police department spokeswoman Aisha Johnson, officers were called at 6:49 p.m. to
Investigators believe the man was riding north on 13th Street, when the motorcycle hit a tree and a parked pick-up truck, then crashed
