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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...

St. Anne’s Second Half Scoring Sinks North Cross 20-9

Friday afternoon's Old Dominion Conference matchup between North Cross and St. Anne's-Belfield began with a steady rain falling. Although the rains stopped during halftime with...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup!

I want to point out that ' the Jeane Dixon effect ' clearly doesn't apply to this column. Dixon, as many of you remember, was...

Cave Spring Stays Perfect With 3-0 Volleyball Sweep Over Spartans

The Cave Spring volleyball team entered Tuesday night's match with the Salem Spartans on a perfect roll. Eight wins to start the season and 3-0...

Tech Joins $30 million Effort to Curb Head Injuries Among Athletes, Military Personnel

Virginia Tech is participating in a new, landmark $30 million national effort sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association and the U.S. Department of Defense to combat concussions...

Salem Scoring Explosion Sinks Cave Spring 49-5

Cave Spring was looking for a game plan that would hold back the explosive Spartan offense. Things were going the Knights way until the final...

Fleming Overcomes Mistakes To Down Terriers 20-7

Fans at William Fleming Stadium Friday night were greeted by a number of malfunctions. Most obviously, the scoreboard and clock were dark throughout the entire...