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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

If it's December, it must be Wild Bill's kickoff to Christmas. We're like one of those discerning magazines that keeps their readers on the...

Star Soccer Club Will Call Countryside Park Home

Call it a public-private partnership borne out of necessity: Roanoke City needs dedicated soccer fields but a tight budget makes that difficult at this...

One Man Touchdown Onslaught Leads Salem To State Semifinals

Saturday afternoon at Salem Stadium, Spartan junior running back Alex Ramsey put on a one-man highlight reel. If the Hollywood academy was ready to vote,...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup!

Happy Thanksgiving to all my readers. I hope you all are stuffed and just getting revved up for Black Friday to work it off. For...

Cave Spring Can’t Tame Lions In State Volleyball Final

Cave Spring found itself in an unfamiliar position Saturday afternoon against the Warhill Lions volleyball team. They pushed the Lions into the cage, but couldn't...

Northside Advances With 34-6 Shutdown Of Brookville

Many casual observers had any playoff run penciled out for the Northside Vikings football team after injuries to several key players. Don't tell that to...