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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

The best-laid plans of mice and men oft go astray. This line, attributed to poet Robert Burns, loosely translates that despite planning for everything, the...

Cave Spring Tops Bruins In Conference 32 Volleyball Semifinal

The Conference 32 volleyball semifinal Tuesday night at Cave Spring saw the Blacksburg Bruins score the match's first point on a net violation. Cave Spring...

Hidden Valley Comeback Stuns Knights In 3-2 Volleyball Win

The standard for the Hidden Valley-Cave Spring volleyball rivalry has long been intense competition and exceptional shotmaking between two of the top teams in...

It’s All Spartans As Salem Blasts Hidden Valley 51-24

Halloween costumes of every variety were in abundance Friday night at Dwight Bogle Stadium during the much-anticipated football matchup between undefeated Salem High and...

Dave Ross Biddy Bowl Big Winner For Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Sunday afternoon, at Roanoke County's Dwight Bogle Stadium, brought crisp temperatures, sunny skies and a big winner for the fight against breast cancer. The fifth...

North Cross Blanks Hargrave 53-0 To Secure Playoff Spot

Although the weather was suspect, the scenario was clear Saturday afternoon at Thomas Field on the North Cross campus. North Cross was in a must-win...