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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...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

Well, it's officially official. Last Friday afternoon, I proceeded to the corporate headquarters of Macado's in downtown Roanoke. Nested quietly in a booth, I waited until...

Hidden Valley Dominates In 66-35 Win Over Lady Knights

Was this going to be the year the Cave Spring girls basketball team finally ended their long drought against Southwest County rival Hidden Valley? The...

4th Quarter Barrage Sends Knights To 67-48 Win Over Titans

The saying says opportunity only knocks once. Tuesday night in the Hidden Valley gym, opportunity knocked three times for the Titans basketball team, but the...

VMI Overcomes Adversity In 85-79 Win Over East Tennessee

Adversity can often test one's strength. Saturday afternoon at Cameron Hall in Lexington, VMI fought off adversity from all angles to pull out the emotional...

Vikings Hold On For 49-41 Win Over Hidden Valley

Thursday night at the Hidden Valley Titan gym, baskets came at a premium and turnovers were pivotal. Gaining the benefit of both of those categories...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

Who says this column doesn't have an international flavor ? We open this week with a trip through the Mediterranean Sea and left into the...