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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...

Looney Wins Fourth Straight Late Model As FCS Returns To Action

Racing returned to the Franklin County Speedway last Friday night. After a two-week break that was the result of a change in track management, new...

Cabrera Closes With 64 For Greenbrier Classic Win

Angel Cabrera was only known as a major winner on the American PGA Tour. The likable Argentine player had never posted a non-major PGA win,...

North Wins Gold Medal, West Bronze In Commonwealth Games Baseball

Although the Subway Commonwealth Games of Virginia main weekend is still one week away, baseball took center stage over the Fourth of July weekend...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup!

Happy Fourth of July to all our readers. What better way to celebrate our country's 238th birthday than a picnic, some fireworks and a quick...

First Tee Youth Day Kicks Off Greenbrier Classic Festivities

Although The Greenbrier Classic officially began Monday with practice rounds and the arrival of many of the PGA Pros, Tuesday was devoted to the...

Three Hidden Valley Players Named To VHSL All-State Baseball First-Team

Three members of the Hidden Valley baseball team were named to the 2014 Group 3A First-Team All-State baseball team announced Wednesday morning by the...