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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 Turner’s Sports Round-Up (Sponsored by Loudmouth Golf!)

There's nothing more exciting than a big announcement, and today is certainly a milestone for the Wild Bill Column. Loudmouth Golf, one of the most...

Cave Spring Late Stop Secures 30-28 Win Over Alleghany

Friday night's shootout between Cave Spring and Alleghany at Dwight Bogle Stadium had all the makings of whichever team had the ball last would pull...

Cave Spring Sweeps Patriots in River Ridge Volleyball

Patrick Henry is the new kid on the block in the recently realigned River Ridge District. Thursday night the Patriots, former member of the now-defunct...

Hidden Valley Opens River Ridge Volleyball With Win

Hidden Valley opened its 2013 River Ridge District volleyball campaign Tuesday night with a convincing 3-game sweep (25-19; 25-15; 27-25) over the Blacksburg Bruins...

Cave Spring’s Fortner makes impressive run in Knights Crossing Invitational

Blacksburg placed five runners in the top-15 to claim the girls team title and Broughton of Raleigh, NC rolled to the boys team title...

Northside Rallies for Comeback Win Over Upstart Titans

The Northside Vikings were ripe for a letdown. Coming off dominating wins against Amherst County and Cave Spring in the first two weeks of the...