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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

Never disappoint The Chief. Next week, The Roanoke Star presents its quarterly Total Market Coverage edition and the sports department knows The Chief wants a...

Uttermark Blast Sends Titans Past Blue Demons 5-3

The distance to the center field fence at Hidden Valley's Titan Field is estimated to be 360 feet. Tuesday afternoon it was confirmed Titan catcher...

Patrick Henry Blanks Blacksburg 2-0 In Battle Of Soccer Stalwarts

Patrick Henry scored seven minutes into the game on a goal by senior midfielder Renato Grgic, and senior Nick Garst, a Tusculum signee, closed...

North Cross Tops Norfolk Christian 3-0 In Girls Soccer Quarterfinal

North Cross netted three first-half goals and their defense pitched the shutout as the Raiders blanked visiting Norfolk Christian 3-0 in a VISSA girls...

Lady Knights Storm Past Christiansburg 12-0 In River Ridge Softball

The start of Friday afternoon's softball matchup between Cave Spring and Christiansburg was delayed for 30 minutes when rain moved through the Knight's complex. Once...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

"We have met the enemy and they are ours…" That's the Wild Bill battle cry after Franklin County Speedway ringmaster Whitey Taylor threw out the...