The team, in its first year, finished in last place on the ice but averaged 1,294 fans per game.
Sports
Roanoke prepares for 15th Blue Ridge Marathon
Between 600 and 700 runners will run the marathon on Saturday, and more than 3,000 will compete in associated races over the weekend.
Ferrum’s move to Division II boon for Conference Carolinas, not cause for concern with ODAC
Ferrum hopes its move will rekindle athletic success at the Franklin County school.
Lynchburg native Kevin Keatts guides N.C. State to men’s Final Four
The former Heritage High School and Ferrum College star has guided his team to an improbable season.
British manager returns to guide the Salem Red Sox
Liam Carroll is the first British citizen to manage a minor league baseball team in the United States.
Rare find of Jackie Robinson autograph highlights Lynchburg Museum’s upcoming baseball exhibit
Professional teams on their way north from spring training in Florida would stop in places like Lynchburg to play exhibitions. Robinson and Babe Ruth were just two of the big-name players who came through the Hill City.
Northside boys and Liberty Christian girls join two Wise County schools as VHSL state champions
Updated Saturday: In the VISAA state bsketball tournament, Carlise girls and New Convent boys won titles.
Complete results from all the VHSL regional basketball tournament games
The field for the state tournament is now set.
Tazewell’s Billy Wagner remembers the people who helped him get to the big leagues
The former Ferrum College star finished five votes short of making the Baseball Hall of Fame. On Sunday, he was in Salem for a speaking appearance.
Cuban Olympian cyclist finds training haven in Roanoke Valley
Marlies Mejia Garcia is part of the professional women’s cycling team that’s based in the Roanoke Valley. She competed in the 2012 and 2016 Olympics and hopes to be back this year.