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Former North Cross coach arrested for DWI
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - A former high school football coach is facing an intoxicated driving charge. WDBJ7 reported last week Shannon Taylor was no longer the coach of the North Cross Football program. A school spokesperson confirmed the news March 19. Court records show Taylor was arrested on the misdemeanor-driving-while-intoxicated...
Local Roanoke gym offering free youth mentorship & boxing program
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) — One local youth gym owner is hoping to bring something positive to the Northwest Roanoke community. Starting on April 27, 727 Kombat Fitness Hub is kicking off its youth mentorship and boxing program for boys 10 to 17 years old living in the Northwest area. For five consecutive Saturdays, young adults […]
Spot the signs of sport hazing
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - Hazing is an unfortunate reality in social groups, clubs and even sports teams. Clinical Psychologist Dr. John Heil is passionate about educating and advocating for the end of sport hazing. He explained during his visit to Here @ Home that the tragic consequences of hazing are...
Salem Responds To Questions About Budget / Sports Complex Construction
The following contains emailed responses dated Feb. 5, 2024 from the Salem City Manager’s Office in response to questions from Salem resident Diane Ribble about budget and construction issues. As reported here, Ribble spoke at Salem City Council on Jan. 22, 2024. Ribble’s questions are in bold, with responses from the City below. Extensive, expensive […]
The Outdoors Bound Podcast with George Noleff: Episode 10
When we launched Outdoors Bound nearly four years ago, we knew it would have a following, but the popularity of our award-winning coverage has even outperformed our expectations. The segments have a wide following in our region and are even aired for broadcast in Richmond, Norfolk, Washington, D.C., Bristol, and Bluefield. In addition, there are […]
Salem approves $200,000 in funding for Roanoke regional skatepark
ROANOKE, Va. – For skaters in the Roanoke Valley, Wasena is one of the only places they can go. And now, Salem has announced a $200,000 contribution to the park — leaving people with mixed feelings. “My son was a year and a half old and I have...
1st and 10 Trophy Tour: Salem’s Peyton Lewis
SALEM, Va. – We put a bow on the 2023 Trophy Tour with one of our more prestigious awards--player of the year. Peyton Lewis has been the epitome of what Salem Spartans football is all about--humble, hard-working and talented. With just one season of high school football left, we knew this University of Tennessee commit would shine in the biggest way. During Week 9 he earned Player of the Week for an impressive 194 yard rushing attack that included 4 trips to the end zone. He tacked on a 65 yard punt return for score and a sack on defense.
Alleghany Highlands YMCA Dolphins swim team release season results
LOW MOOR — The Alleghany Highlands YMCA Dolphins swim team recently capped their season at the PYSA Championships held at the Salem Family YMCA. Nineteen Dolphins competed in the nine-team PYSA (Piedmont YMCA Swim Association) meet held March 1-3. The Alleghany Highlands YMCA fielded one of the smallest teams in the event, but the Dolphins […] The post Alleghany Highlands YMCA Dolphins swim team release season results appeared first on The Virginian Review.
2024 PDGA Professional Disc Golf World Championships seeks volunteers
Destination Bedford is honored to be the site of the 2024 PDGA World Championships this August. The professional disc golfers will play at both Ivy Hill and New London Business & Technology Center. They need volunteers to help with the following: Spotting; Live scorekeeping; Parking; and Crowd control.
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