Boston’s first-round pick dazzles against Dash

Chris Graham

Matt Barnes flashed his fastball, commanded his curve, mixed in his change, and never once looked overwhelmed in his first Advanced-A opportunity. With 12 strikeouts in six innings, Barnes tossed 70 of his 92 pitches for strikes in Salem’s 6-4 victory over Winston-Salem on Saturday night at BB&T Ballpark. The Dash scored a single run…

Myrtle Beach jumps out early, holds on to top Lynchburg

Chris Graham

The Myrtle Beach Pelicans started the game off on fire with five consecutive hits to start the game. The four-run first inning was too much for the Hillcats offense to over come in the 7-3 loss in the series opener. Pelicans lefty, Roman Mendez, was solid striking out five through 6.0 innings. One of his…

Lumos Networks introduces Colocation as first Data Center Services product

Chris Graham

Lumos Networks (NASDAQ: LMOS), a leading provider of fiber-based services  across the Mid-Atlantic region, today introduced Colocation as the first product in the Lumos Networks Data Center Services portfolio.  Colocation services provide a secure environment for customers’ servers and data storage, enabling them to reduce risks such as security breaches, fire and flood. “Through Colocation…

Farmers pleased about withdrawn youth labor regs

AFP

Farm families and their relatives across Virginia are welcoming the recent decision to withdraw proposed federal restrictions on underage farm employees. “Agriculture is something that is learned” at the side of an older farmer, said Jonathan Cavin, a Lee County beef, produce and tobacco grower who recalled helping his father plow fields when he was…

Sloppy D costs Lynchburg

Chris Graham

The Hillcats couldn’t overcome fives errors in their 5-2 loss to the Carolina Mudcats. Aaron Northcraft went five solid innings allowing one run, but the bullpen couldn’t hold the 2-1 lead he left the game with. It was the third consecutive game that ended in a 5-2 score. The Mudcats lead the four-game series three…

State Police apprehend man after vehicle, foot chase

Chris Graham

A Charlottesville man faces multiple charges following a vehicle and foot pursuit through Augusta and Nelson counties Tuesday morning (May 1, 2012). Trevis H. Johnson, 28, of Charlottesville, has been charged with one count each of speeding, reckless driving, drug possession, and one felony count for eluding police.

Incumbents sweep in Waynesboro

Chris Graham

Mayor Frank Lucente, Vice Mayor Bruce Allen and City Councilman Tim Williams swept to victory in contested races for seats on Waynesboro City Council Tuesday. Lucente’s win over former City Council member Lorie Smith in the At-Large race was something of a surprise. Smith, also a former School Board chair, had the backing of several…