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Patrick Henry High School coach remembers player killed in Myrtle Beach
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — Patrick Henry High School Basketball Coach Jack Esworthy is remembering Jakolbi Taylor, the 16-year-old player who was shot and killed in Myrtle Beach over the weekend. “Real infectious personality, he was great to be around,” he said. He adds that Jakolbi, who he’d known...
David Bowers: Roanoke Needs A Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority
I was delighted to read in The Roanoke Times yesterday that Pulaski County is undertaking the creation of a “SET”, Sports Entertainment and Tourism Authority. Roanoke should immediately follow Pulaski’s lead and organize a Roanoke SET in cooperation with and under the auspices of Virginia’s Blue Ridge tourism agency. I’ve spoken with Landon Howard at […]
Opening ceremony brings Olympics, Blue Ridge Games excitement
ROANOKE, Va. – The world gathered around their TV screens to watch incredible athletes from around the world as the Olympics officially kicked off on Friday. “The opening ceremony is one of my favorite parts,” fan Melissa Kinlaw said. “I’ve watched it every year, and so I’m excited to be able to see it live, to be able to see it on the big screen.”
Opening round of the USA softball girls’ class a 12u & 16u national championship
JOHNSON CITY, Tenn. (WJHL) — In the USA softball girls’ Class a 12u & 16u National Championship, the Phoenix from Vinton, Virginia took on the lady Lightning Gold from Raleigh, North Carolina. In the 6th inning, Phoenix’s Zoe Sartin hit one into the gap and brought Macy Akers home from third as Virginia extended its […]
Excitement ramps up for the Olympics as local athletes compete
ROANOKE, Va. – We’re just a couple of days away from the opening ceremony and the excitement is building here at home for the 2024 Summer Olympics. Nicola Cranmer, manager of Virginia’s Blue Ridge Women’s Professional Cycling team, coaches a few cyclists that are headed to Paris.
Foul Check Episode 19: Pole Vaulting with Olympian Bridget Williams
ROANOKE, Va. – The 2024 Paris Olympics are right around the corner!. Brooke and Eric are joined by Olympian Bridget Williams, a UVA alum and pole vaulter who will compete for Team USA. They talk the mechanics of the sport, Bridget’s journey to Paris, and the importance of believing in yourself.
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