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Kasper dives to Region C cross country title, will join Salem’s Siska at state meet Saturday

Glenvar’s James Kasper and Salem’s Lindsey Siska will be running with the best in the state this weekend at the Great Meadows course in The Plains, Virginia, near Warrenton. The top four teams in each region and the top 15 individuals qualified for their respective state meets last week, including the two locals. Great... »

Brother initiates cross-country bicycle journey to benefit widowed sister

SALEM – Two Salem High School graduates and a cousin are bicycling across country to raise money for recent widows and widowers who have young children. Dan Petersen, his cousin Jonathan Miller and Eric Maughan plan to start out Oct. 4 from Virginia to ride coast to coast to support widows like Dan’s sister,... »

Lord Botetourt, James River teams running in Metro Cross Country Race

The 37th annual Metro Cross Country Race will be held at Green Hill Park today, Sept. 29. The Lord Botetourt and James River boys and girls are entered in the event, which includes most of the schools in the Roanoke Valley. The women’s varsity race will begin at 5 p.m., followed by the men’s... »

Probst, Peppers claim titles in Christiansburg 5K

By David J. Bisset CHRISTIANSBURG – How do you beat the heat and humidity on the final week of July? Well for over 100 runners throughout the New River Valley and as far away as Lexington and Bristol, the best way is to run in the annual Cruisin Christiansburg 5K and Fun Run. Runners... »