Category Archives: Local Sports
ATLANTA HAWKS DROP NBA PRE-SEASON MATCH AT HOME TO PHILADELPHIA 76ERS, REGULAR SEASON OPENER JUST OVER A WEEK AWAY
The Atlanta Hawks fell to the Philadelphia 76ers by a final score of 104-89 in an NBA pre-season game on Monday night at State Farm Arena. The Hawks will be on the road for their final pre-season matc...
Oct 15, 2024
ATLANTA FALCONS SECURE THIRD STRAIGHT VICTORY
The Atlanta Falcons beat the Carolina Panthers by 38-20 on Sunday at Bank of America Stadium in Charlotte, NC. That was the third straight win for the Falcons, who improved to 4-2 on the 2024 regular ...
Oct 14, 2024
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK NINE OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The ninth week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams.WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM will have coverage of Darlington football on Friday night as the Tigers host the Hear...
Oct 09, 2024
MEET THE CHARGERS AND ATLANTA BRAVES WORLD SERIES PITCHER MARK WOHLERS DURING GHC FIELD NAMING CELEBRATION ON OCTOBER 20
Media release from Georgia Highlands College:Meet your local Chargers athletes, the new Georgia Highlands College (GHC) Director of Athletics Nicole Leverling and a former Atlanta Brave during the col...
Oct 08, 2024
ATLANTA BRAVES DROP NATIONAL LEAGUE WILD CARD SERIES OPENER TO SAN DIEGO PADRES
The Atlanta Braves were shut out by the San Diego Padres by 4-0 on Tuesday night in Game One of their best-of-three National League Wild Card Series at Petco Park in San Diego, CA.Fernando Tatis Jr. h...
Oct 01, 2024
LOCAL HIGH SCHOOL FOOTBALL TEAMS ENTER WEEK EIGHT OF THE 2024 REGULAR SEASON
The eighth week of the 2024 regular season has arrived for area high school football teams.WLAQ 1410 AM and 96.9 FM are your radio homes for Darlington football. The Tigers are off this week. They imp...
Oct 01, 2024
ATLANTA FALCONS PICK UP SUNDAY WIN AT HOME OVER NEW ORLEANS SAINTS
The Atlanta Falcons improved to 2-2 on the 2024 regular season with a 26-24 victory on their home field over the New Orleans Saints on Sunday afternoon at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The Falcons will remai...
Sep 30, 2024
PAPER DOLL PARADE AND BREAST CANCER AWARENESS 5K NOW SET FOR OCTOBER 19TH
Media release from Atrium Health Floyd:The Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K, sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, has been rescheduled for Oct. 19 at Ridge Ferry Park.The event was origin...
Sep 30, 2024
ATLANTA BRAVES’ WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY GAMES VERSUS NEW YORK METS POSTPONED UNTIL MONDAY, SERIES VERSUS KANSAS CITY ROYALS ON TAP FOR THE WEEKEND
The Atlanta Braves games with the New York Mets that had been scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday nights at Truist Park have been postponed due to weather concerns. They will be made up as a part of ...
Sep 26, 2024
ATLANTA BRAVES TO OPEN HOMESTAND WITH CRUCIAL SET VERSUS NEW YORK METS
The Atlanta Braves had a scheduled off-day on Monday and will begin their last homestand of the 2024 regular season this evening with the opener of a three-game National League East series versus the ...
Sep 24, 2024
