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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!

Circulation is key in the newspaper game. That being noted, I've come up with a new angle that The Chief hopefully will buy into, and...

Kiwanis Unveil 2014 Unsung Hero Award Winners

Sunday night at the Salem Civic Center, the Roanoke, Salem and Botetourt Kiwanis Clubs handed out what is considered the most prestigious awards in...

Northside Humbles Knights 17-0 In Saturday Matinee Baseball

Northside's J.D. Mundy kept pitching away and the Viking batters kept chipping away.  Unfortunately for the Cave Spring Knights, Mundy continued to get stronger and...

Titans Blank Patriots 6-0 In River Ridge Baseball

There were technical difficulties Friday afternoon at the Hidden Valley baseball field.  The National Anthem stopped in mid-song and the left field scoreboard was blank...

Middle Inning Surge Leads Knights Past Franklin County 7-3

The early season MO for the Cave Spring Knights softball team has been to struggle early in games and then bombs away in the...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup

There's nothing I endorse more than the checks and balances between our three government branches. Likewise, we have those here at The Star. Especially the...