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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

I hope I'm not in The Chief's dog house. After last week's big snowfall which hit 25 inches here at the mountainside retreat, I took...

Knights Use Inside Game To Take 65-44 Conference 32 Semifinal Over Christiansburg

Are the Cave Spring Knights the new Sherwin-Williams poster boys? Wednesday night at the Cave Spring gym, the Knights had total control within the paint. Going...

Second Half Surge Sends Fleming To 75-51 Win Over Salem

When William Fleming and Salem took to the hardwood Tuesday night in the Fleming gym for a boys Group 4A Conference 24 first round...

New Basketball Coach Named at Roanoke Catholic

Josh Cunningham, an Assistant Varsity Basketball Coach for the past three years at Roanoke Catholic, has been named the school's new Varsity Head Coach. Cunningham...

Titans Dominate Knights 48-34 In Rivalry Rematch

The Southwest County basketball rivalry between Cave Spring and Hidden Valley traditionally has come down to a close game up for grabs at the...

Lady Titans Outlast Lady Knights 63-51 In River Ridge Basketball

Tuesday night's opening game of the Hidden Valley-Cave Spring girls/boys varsity doubleheader came with an element of delay. When the girls starting five of both...