Taylor Beaver, a 15-year-old wakesurfer from Roanoke Rapids, earned a national title at the USA National Wakesurf Championship at Callaway Gardens, Georgia.
Opening night of high school football gave several local teams the taste of victory Friday.
Watching the late Payne Stewart, donned in his knickers and Tam o'Shanter, take a Pinehurst win on the 18th hole was a defining moment for a 9-year-old Colby Lyles.
Kareem Martin's journey through college ends with an early graduation in December and a highly probable draft selection in the National Football League.
The Roanoke Valley U12 All-Stars won another nail biter this evening, beating Tennessee in seven innings, 7-6.
The Roanoke Valley U12 ENC state champion all-star team opened a four-game pool play in Holly Springs in the 2013 Cal Ripken Southeastern Regional tournament today with a win.
