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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...

A New Year’s “Revolution” – Roanoke 100 Miler Returns For a Third Time

Joe Hanning, the marketing and outreach coordinator for Roanoke City Parks and Recreation, is hoping that the third incarnation of the Roanoke 100 Miler...

North Cross Gives Top Ranked Carlisle Fits in 56-55 Loss to Chiefs

Most of the sizable crowd Monday night at the Roanoke College Bast Center were on hand to see 7 foot tall Thon Maker, the...

Late 3-Pointers by Christiansburg Sink Knights

Three-point baskets are the tools of a comeback in high school basketball. Friday night in the Cave Spring gym, the Christiansburg Blue Demons used a...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

Well, I hope all my faithful readers have recovered from all the New Years Eve festivities. I had planned on hitting the town, but was...

Babcock Named Virginia Tech Athletic Director

Virginia Tech President Charles Steger has announced that Whit Babcock will become the university’s next athletic director and will formally introduce him to the...

Botetourt Holds Off Terriers 81-75 in Northside Invitational Title Game

Paul Newman was famous as Cool Hand Luke. Monday night at the Northside gym, Lord Botetourt had Cood Hand Goode and Cool Hand Hassell in...