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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, I'm somewhat in recovery mode after last week's large number of upsets in the " Big-11 ". I thought about asking The Chief for...

Hidden Valley Turns Tide On Viking Armada In 16-6 Win

Hidden Valley was looking to end a trend that dated back to 2008. This time for the Titans, it was mission accomplished. Having lost to Northside...

Cave Spring Ground Game Masters Bulldogs 34-7

Cave Spring had worked all week on their game plan against visiting Martinsville. "Pretty simple," Knight senior linebacker Zac Foutz noted at midfield after the...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Well, let's see who's laughing now ? As most of you regular readers are now well aware, I solicited the psychic connections of Nancy Reagan...

Cave Spring Power Game Dominates In Volleyball Opener

The season volleyball opener for the Cave Spring Knights in the Northside gym saw the Knights faced with a long uphill climb to dig...

North Cross Airs It Out in 33-14 Win Over Blessed Sacrament

The adage says there's calm before the storm. Saturday afternoon at Thomas Field, the North Cross Raiders were glad to see a burst before the...