HARRISONBURG, Va. – The final games of the 2022 James Madison softball season have been canceled, following the recent passing of sophomore catcher Lauren Bernett on Monday, April 25. “This was an extremely difficult decision and one that was not made lightly,” JMU Head Coach Loren LaPorte said. “We are so grateful for the support…… Continue Reading
RICHMOND, VA – Governor Glenn Youngkin issued a proclamation yesterday recognizing the contributions of Ryan Zimmerman to the Commonwealth. “The Commonwealth’s own Ryan Zimmerman is a baseball legend and trailblazer. I am thrilled to issue a proclamation designating Ryan Zimmerman Day in Virginia to commemorate his service to his community, UVA, Virginia and his skill…… Continue Reading
(from Roanoke City PD) On May 1 at approximately 3:15 a.m., Roanoke Police were notified by the City of Roanoke E-911 Center of a person with a gunshot wound in the 600 block of Westside Blvd NW. Responding officers located a large group of individuals in the area before locating the victim. The adult male…… Continue Reading
Sunday, May 1 — Roanoke County Police responded to a home invasion robbery in the 4100 block of Daugherty Rd (Glenvar area) at 7:00 a.m. A firearm was used and two adults were transported to the hospital with non-life-threatening injuries. The suspects are unknown at this time. Police do not believe there is any danger…… Continue Reading
ALEXANDRIA, Va. (AP) — The U.S. Department of Justice has reached a settlement in a civil complaint against a Virginia county and the state’s retirement system over the employment rights of a Virginia Army National Guard soldier. His rights were guaranteed under the Uniformed Services Employment and Reemployment Rights Act of 1994, according to a Justice Department…… Continue Reading
A Roanoke Circuit Court jury has awarded a former Appalachian Power line worker 2.3 million dollars in lost wages and other damages, after he claimed he was terminated by ApCo for expressing concerns about unsafe working conditions. That’s according to the Roanoke Times. Ocal “Bubba” Smith worked for ApCo for 17 years; the power company…… Continue Reading
PEORIA, IL. – The Rail Yard Dawgs dug an early hole for themselves and never recovered, losing 7-3 to the Peoria Rivermen in Game Two of the President’s Cup Final on Friday night. Nick Ford, Brady Heppner, and Travis Broughman scored for Roanoke, and Peoria leads the best-of-five series 2-0. The Dawgs allowed three rebound…… Continue Reading
PEORIA, IL. – The Rail Yard Dawgs dug an early hole for themselves and never recovered, losing 7-3 to the Peoria Rivermen in Game Two of the President’s Cup Final on Friday night. Nick Ford, Brady Heppner, and Travis Broughman scored for Roanoke, and Peoria leads the best-of-five series 2-0. The Dawgs allowed three rebound…… Continue Reading
The Tennessee Titans traded up to select quarterback Malik Willis with the No. 86 overall pick on Friday during the third round of the 2022 NFL Draft. In two years as a starter, Willis threw for 5,107 yards, and 47 touchdowns. (from Liberty.edu) Willis became the ninth player in program history to be selected in…… Continue Reading
A big change for Community High School in downtown Roanoke. The small private prep school is about to go tuition-free for families making under $60,000 a year. Community High School attendance is capped at 65 students in grades 9 through 12. Josh Chapman is the Head of School; he says this will be a permanent…… Continue Reading