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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...

Late Scores Lead Cave Spring Boys Over Hidden Valley 48-39

Things were going according to plan for the Hidden Valley boys basketball team Thursday night in the Cave Spring gym. Then, the fourth quarter sidetracked...

Cave Spring Girls Top Titans 75-68 In Double Overtime Thriller

They battled, they clawed and they cried. But, most importantly for the Cave Spring Knights girls basketball team, they won this time around. Executing in timely...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Well, it's the Wild Bill Valentine edition. Since The Chief always expects some kind of holiday gift from the sports department, I guess I'll have...

Fleming Captures Blue Ridge Title With 69-59 Win Over Vikings

Monday night's Blue Ridge District showdown between the William Fleming Colonels and Northside Vikings was like a military exercise. One minute, both teams were storming...

VMI Comeback Just Short In 65-62 Setback To Wofford

The VMI basketball team put itself in the role of woodcarvers Saturday afternoon at Cameron Hall in Lexington. The Keydets were forced to keep whittling...

Tucker, Basham Lead Northside In 68-61 Win Over Byrd

Friday night at the Northside gym, the Vikings had visions of a key Blue Ridge District win over the visitors from William Byrd. Little doubt...