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Items filtered by date: May 2013

The Roanoke Valley Girls Softball U10 All-stars beat Ahoskie 10-0 in four innings.

Published in Sports
Thursday, 27 June 2013 15:47

Tournament opens with Spence presentation

The Babe Ruth District 1 girls softball tournament began at Ledgerwood Field this afternoon with a presentation to a man who knows the park well.

Roanoke Valley Girls softball League U12 All-stars beat Camden 8-2 Thursday afternoon. They advanced to play 7:30 pm against Dare County All-stars.

Published in Sports
Thursday, 27 June 2013 09:09

Game Suspended for lightning and rain

Bad Weather Suspended the last baseball game of the regular season in Senior League last night at Ledgerwood Park between the Yankees and the Orioles. But more is at stake than just a win. The winner will be Co-Champions with the Rockies but more important to some is who will be in the running for the Head coaching job for the U15 All-Stars.

Published in Sports
Thursday, 27 June 2013 08:53

RVGSL U8 All-Stars hit field Friday

RVGSL announces Softball U8 All-Stars

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 26 June 2013 17:02

Governor signs 'no-tolling' bill into law

Governor Pat McCrory today signed into law House Bill 817, which will keep existing lanes on Interstate 95 toll-free.

The winner of the last game of the season Yankees or Orioles will be Co-Champions with the Rockies

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 26 June 2013 15:17

Kids learn about creepies and cuddlies

Weldon Memorial Library’s summer reading program kicked off today with a talk from Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Park and an introduction to animals ranging from the creepy to the cuddly.

Wednesday, 26 June 2013 10:08

Last hit of Coach pitch Season

The Optimist Tee-ball and Coach pitch 2013 season is coming to a close this week.

Published in Sports
Wednesday, 26 June 2013 09:18

Chase ends in arrest

A high-speed chase with a motorcycle Tuesday morning resulted in a Roanoke Rapids man’s arrest on driving violations as well as the discovery of outstanding warrants in Hertford County and Virginia.