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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...

CIT Final-4 Comes To VMI Tuesday Night As Keydets Take On Yale

By the end of the weekend only 14 college basketball teams will still be playing in the 4 elusive postseason tournaments. Four remain in the...

North Cross Middle Trumps RVLA in Early Season Matchup

The North Cross middle school lacrosse team played the Roanoke Valley Lacrosse Association (RVLA) at Thomas Field Monday evening. North Cross scored 3 goals...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

And, now there is one…….left from the ACC, that is. UVa is the sole survivor from the conference that the guy in the deep voice...

Wisconsin-Whitewater Captures Men’s Div-III Championship In Salem

Wisconsin-Whitewater scored on a driving layup by guard Quardell Young with under a second left and the Warhawks outlasted Williams 75-73 in the NCAA...

North Cross Rally Sinks Parkway Christian 5-4

North Cross rallied for two runs in the bottom of the seventh, and the Raiders overcame an early 4-run deficit on their way to...

Lady Knights Open Season With 6-5 Softball Win Over Vikings

Cave Spring softball won the 2013 Group AA state title with a combination of gritty pitching, clutch hitting and late-inning victories. Friday afternoon in the...