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SNAP cuts put 450k Virginia families at risk; PORCH Roanoke fills the gap

Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are putting Virginia families and food pantries under unprecedented strain. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, about...

Roanoke’s 3rd annual Save a Life Day joins 50-state effort to provide overdose solutions

On September 25, 2025, all 50 states will host free naloxone events for Save a...

What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Salem Red Sox Set For Exciting 2015 Season

Play ball! It's time for the recent snows and cold weather to give way to the boys of summer at Salem Memorial Ball Park. The 2015...

Dan Wooldridge: Commissioner, Referee, Sports Ambassador

To say Dan Wooldridge has been at the grass roots of area sports may be an exceptional understatement. Football and basketball referee, 21-year Commissioner of...

Vikings Roll In 17-4 Softball Win Over Patrick Henry

The Northside softball team had the base running carousel going in full stride Monday afternoon at  Patrick Henry. Taking advantage of a series of walks...

Late Rallies Lead Cave Spring To 6-3 Softball Win Over Byrd

Monday afternoon's non-districe softball matchup between Cave Spring and William Byrd was a contest defined by rallies. In the end, the Lady Knights got the...

Div III National Championship Crowns Winner in Salem

The Wisconsin-Stevens Point basketball team had some extra pressure in the weekend's Division-III basketball Final-Four at the Salem Civic Center. Keep the streak alive. Having never...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

This is what the sports department calls the shoulder season in high school sports. Basketball is done, but spring sports can't get unraveled because of...