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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...

Dry Spell Dooms North Cross In VIS State Quarterfinal Loss

Snow was on the ground and snow was in the forecast Wednesday night at the North Cross campus. Unfortunately for the Raiders in the Jim...

Faith Christian Varsity Basketball Teams Head To State Quarterfinals

Faith Christian School’s Boys’ and Girls’ Varsity Basketball teams have advanced to the State Quarter Finals. This is the first in the school’s history...

Patriots’ Season Ends In 57-41 Loss To Varina

Basketball is a game of runs. Tuesday night in the Patrick Henry gym Varina High School made the first run. The Blue Devils then clinched...

Cave Spring Advances To Regional Berth With 70-44 Win Over Demons

After eleven days of weather-related disruptions, some rust on the wheels was to be expected in Monday night's 3A Conference 32 boys basketball semifinal...

Lady Titans Blaze Past Christiansburg In Conference 32 Opener

Friday night's Conference 32 girls basketball first round game between Hidden Valley and Christiansburg had been on hold for four days due to snow...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Brrrrrr…it's really cold here at The Star sports desk. The Chief says we're like the post office. Neither snow, ice or frigid weather will keep...