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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!

District play hits the heart of high school basketball scheduling this week with several " Big-11 " teams looking to make their move for...

Patrick Henry Downs Titans 69-47 With Second Half Surge

Never downplay the importance of defense. Tuesday night in the Hidden Valley gym, Patrick Henry came out of the halftime break with an aggressive, swarming...

Patriots Roll In 76-47 Win Over Road-Weary Bruins

Ricky Nelson recorded Travelin' Man in 1961. Lynyard Skynyrd followed years later. Maybe Blacksburg High School head coach Doug Day should consider a sequel for...

Cave Spring Tops Blacksburg With Strong 2nd Half

Halftime speeches can be inspirational. They can also be a little fiery. That was the case Friday night, as Cave Spring responded from a somewhat...

First Half Surge Lifts Hidden Valley Past Blue Demons

Five nights after pulling out a late comeback win over Cave Spring, Christiansburg faced the same dilemma in the Hidden Valley Titan gym Wednesday...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

We're less than two weeks into the new year and everyone's abuzz at The Star. The Chief is expecting big things in 2014, including my...