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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...

Cave Spring’s Drew Lagan Charges to Fourth as Logan Yates Wins VSGA Boys Junior Stroke Play Championship

Cave Spring High School rising senior Drew Lagan knew going into last Thursday's final round of the VSGA Boys Junior Stroke Play Championship at...

Hanging Rock’s Chip Sullivan set for PGA major in Rochester, N.Y.

When the best professional golfers in the world tee it up this Thursday in the final major of the year at Oak Hill Country Club in...

Roanoke Post 3 Set for State American Legion Tournament

Will the third time be the charm? That's the question facing manager Scott Smith's Roanoke Post 3 American Legion team this week as they make...

Subway Commonwealth Games Attracts Over 9500 Athletes in 58 Sports

The Subway Commonwealth Games kicked off Friday, July 19th. The games, which are organized by Virginia Amateur Sports, officially began on Friday night, July 20...

Allara, Widdowson Grab Key Senior Titles in Hall of Fame

Tuesday afternoon it was supposed to be the old guys battling for the hardware at Roanoke Country Club. The way the play unfolded and...

Wild Bill’s Roanoke Valley Sports Roundup

It's supposed to be the lazy, hazy days of summer here at the Wild Bill sports desk. The last few weeks have seemed more...