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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...

Radford Energy Leads To 62-48 Win Over Cave Spring

The Radford Bobcats had some bounce in their step Saturday evening at the Cave Spring gym. Entering a weekend with record-setting performances in the headlights,...

Pulaski County Tops Turnover-Plagued Hidden Valley 48-31

The recent snow and below freezing temperatures played havoc with high school basketball last week. The effects of the layoff showed Friday night in the...

Cave Spring Inside Game Sinks Vikings 62-43

The 3-point arc sits 19' 9" from the basket in high school basketball. Thursday night in the Northside gym, Cave Spring didn't need to venture...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup

What a week at The Star.  The Chief called a lunch meeting at Hotel Roanoke, and as I sat there envisioning all the corporate meetings...

Lady Titans Dominate Knights 59-36 With Defensive Prowess

The Cave Spring girls basketball team was looking to turn the corner Friday night against Southwest County rival Hidden Valley. The Lady Knights entered the...

Knights Hang On For 62-57 Win Over Titans

The Southwest County boys basketball rivalry between Cave Spring and Hidden Valley has a couple reliable standards. Throw the record books out the window, and...