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Roanoke Valley Preservation Awards Set for Nov. 19

The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation celebrates the efforts of individuals, non-profit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions to promote the awareness and preservation of our historic, cultural, and natural...

Youngkin Celebrates 2025 Volunteerism & Community Service Awards Honorees

Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized eleven Virginians and organizations for their outstanding contributions to service and...

Sweet potatoes or yams: What’s really on your Thanksgiving table?

It's harvest season for sweet potatoes in Virginia. Across the southeast, farmers are busy pulling...

Virginia NICA Riders Claim 25 Podiums to Close Out the Season

Over the weekend of November 8–9, athletes and teams from 11 states competed in the...

Youngkin Starts Statewide Food Drive for Shutdown-Affected Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food...

Late Run Carries Lake Taylor Over Fleming 57-50 In 4A Final

Thursday's Group 4A girls state basketball final between William Fleming and Lake Taylor at the VCU Siegel Center in Richmond was a game of...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Our final two " Big-11 " entries both showed their fortitude Saturday afternoon in the VHSL state basketball semifinals, albeit with different results. Congratulations go...

Fleming Punches State Final Ticket With 38-32 Win Over Presidents

Saturday afternoon's Group 4A girls state semifinal at the Salem Civic Center offered some contrasting action for the sizable contingency on hand. At times it...

Botetourt Falls To John Marshall 58-52 In 3A State Semifinal

The John Marshall basketball team has the nickname Justices. Saturday evening at the Salem Civic Center they rendered the final decision. Jumping out to an early...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup!

Oops….I did it again. The big snow a couple weeks ago sorta gave the impression that I'm a little lazy after not pitching in to...

Cave Spring Battles Spotswood Before Falling 76-69 in 3A West Semifinal

Speed can be deceptive and dominating. Wednesday night in the Group 3A West basketball semifinal between Cave Spring and Spotswood at Rustburg High School, speed...