Complicating the discussion of what should happen to the giraffes: Two are currently pregnant.
Mark D. Robertson
Mark D. Robertson began writing for VirginiaPreps.com in 2006 and since has covered news and sports in the Commonwealth and beyond. He won awards while on staff at the Lake County Leader and Great Falls Tribune in Montana and with The News & Advance in Lynchburg. Robertson was the director of sports information at University of Lynchburg from 2017 to 2023. A Roanoke native, Robertson is a graduate of Patrick Henry High School, the Roanoke Valley Governor's School, and Emory & Henry College. He lives in Moneta.
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Fledgling Roanoke College football team prepares for first game
The Salem school opens a five-game junior varsity schedule Sunday against Hampden-Sydney. It’s the first time since WWII that the college has fielded a football team.
Posted inCulture
Natural Bridge Zoo owners can have animals in future, judge says; cost of care for seized animals yet to be determined
It also came out in court that at least two of the giraffes seized from the zoo are now pregnant.
Posted inCulture
Stray voltage dangers back in spotlight following Smith Mountain Lake death
One of the biggest hurdles in preventing electric shock drowning is a lack of awareness of the issue, some experts say.
Posted inPolitics
Faraldi edges Alexander by 21 votes in Lynchburg GOP primary
The primary came in the midst of infighting among Republicans on the Hill City’s city council.
Posted inCulture
Natural Bridge Zoo hearing delayed to August
The court still must rule on questions of how much it has cost to care for dozens of seized animals, and who should foot the bill.
Posted inPolitics
Vinton District Republican primary for Roanoke County supervisor is tantamount to election
Tammy Shepherd and Tim Greenway square off in the June 18 GOP primary; there will be no Democratic candidate in November.
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Fariss waives preliminary hearing on drug, gun charges, sending case to grand jury
The former state delegate was charged in March after a traffic stop in Campbell County.
Posted inEconomy
Blacksburg initiates Toms Creek Basin planning study
The 4,000-acre tract on the northwest side of the town is largely farms, fields and wooded areas. About 3,500 of the town’s 45,000 residents live in the basin.
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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.
