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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 Sports Roundup!

Roll out the red carpet. Move over Joan Rivers. Wild Bill will be in Loudmouth " Hollywood Formal " later this week when I join...

Vale Wins Grand Prix Of Roanoke In Fault-Free Final

Saturday night at the Salem Civic Center perennial champion horseman Aaron Vale left no doubt he's still the rider to beat. Vale rode through two...

Salem Sox Look For Second Half Rebound In Chase For Mills Cup

The majority of the Salem Red Sox enjoyed a three day break Monday through Wednesday as the midpoint of the Carolina League split season played out in Wilmington,...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup

We open this week with an apology for the confusion over last week's column in The Star print edition. Due to a technical glitch, the...

Hedrick To Be Guest Speaker As Commonwealth Games Celebrate 25th Anniversary

Chad Hedrick is considered the greatest all around skater in history, earning fifty World Championship medals as an inline skater and five total Olympic...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup

Controversy, subterfuge and the accusations of under-the-table deal making. No, not the government purchasing overpriced toilet seats. These were the whispers at corporate headquarters after...