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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...

Roanoke Catholic Sweeps EastMont; Has Eye on State 3-Peat

  Roanoke Catholic continues its early-season adjustments as the team looks to make a run for a third straight VISAA Division 3 volleyball state championship. Thursday night...

Salem Sox Capture Carolina League Title With Sweep of Potomac

It's not the way you start that's key. It's the way you finish. The Salem Red Sox finished with a bang. Salem capped off an...

Northside Makes Statement in Win Over Knights

Anyone second-guessing the direction of Northside football can breath a sigh of relief. After a season opening win over perennial powerhouse Amherst County last week,...

Patriots, Colonels Get Wins in PH Volleyball Tournament

The Patrick Henry High School gym was the mecca of volleyball last Saturday as ten teams from throughout Virginia competed in the Patrick Henry...

Salem Sox Take Game One of Playoffs With Walk-off Win

The large crowd in attendance at Salem Memorial Stadium for Wednesday night's Carolina League Southern Division best-of-three playoff was clamoring for a big hit....

Knights Take Volleyball Opener in 3-1 Win Over Jefferson Forest

 Tuesday night's Cave Spring volleyball opener wasn't the typical smash-mouth style indicative of a Knights team that has won five state championships under head coach...