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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!

Well, here we go. The Chief's pride and joy; the quarterly Total Market Coverage edition. The sports department puts on its fanciest Loudmouth pants for...

Roanoke Valley Lacrosse Association are U9 Champions

The U9 Roanoke Valley Lacrosse Association won the SWVYL season ending tournament this past weekend at Salem High School where they went 5-0 and...

Knights Roll Past Titans In Rivalry Softball Opener

You can normally count on throwing the record book out the window when rivals Cave Spring and Hidden Valley tangle in any sport. Monday afternoon...

Henderson, Wong Post Come-From-Behind Wins In Scott Robertson

It's easier to chase than lead. In a pair of come-from-behind performances, Brooke Henderson and Qi Wen Wong  captured the premiere girls' and boy' 15-18...

Bad Blood Boils Over as Dudley Scores Controversial Victory

Bad blood boiled over at Franklin County Speedway on Sunday as the second chapter in the Kyle Dudley/Brian Sutphin rivalry was written when Kyle...

Cave Spring Crafts 3-0 Softball Win Over Blacksburg

Slick baserunning, dominating pitching and responsive defense. That trifecta typically leads to a long afternoon for even the best of opponents. Just ask the Blacksburg...