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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...

Boys of Summer

Saturday May 3rd was opening day at Starkey Park for the Cave Spring American Little League season. (Above) The instructional T-ball "Athletics" will play...

Hidden Valley Topples Lady Cougars 9-2 In River Ridge Softball

The early box score gave a hint of things to come in Tuesday afternoon's Hidden Valley-Pulaski County softball matchup. Through the first two innings Pulaski...

Titans Prevail In 9-3 Win Over Cave Spring

Monday afternoon was bounce back day for the Hidden Valley Titan baseball team. Three days after suffering their first loss of the season in a...

49th Cosmopolitan Invitational Track & Field Meet Crowns Winners

Ideal conditions finally fell upon the sizable crowds and athletes last weekend as the three-day Carillion Clinic Cosmopolitan Invitational track and field meet played...

Cave Spring Late Rally Sinks Salem 6-2 In River Ridge Softball

Friday evening at the Salem Civic Center the Lady Spartans  of Salem left the gate open. Cave Spring galloped out in a stampede. Set to pull...

Patriots Dominate Carroll County Behind Hayth’s Two-Hitter

The axiom in baseball is that good pitching can dominate good hitting. Thursday afternoon at John Edwards Field Carroll County found out what happens when...