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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 Post 3 Wins Legion District 9 Title

Things went to the wire Monday night at Kiwanis Field in Salem as Roanoke Post 3 edged Vinton Post 80 6-5 in the District...

En Garde! Touché!

Roanoke Mayor David Bowers presents 2008 Olympic fencing silver medalist Tim Morehouse a silver replica of the Mill Mountain Star Friday afternoon at the Boys and...

Moir Fights Off Nerves, Opponents to Capture Roanoke Valley Women’s Golf Association City-County Championship

Sara Moir had been on cruise control for two rounds. Her opening scores of 69 at Hanging Rock and 72 at Blue Hills had...

Roanoke Post 3 Sweeps Doubleheader Against Vinton Post 80 in American Legion Play

Rainouts led to a regular season doubleheader between Roanoke Post 3 and Vinton Post 80 Monday night at Salem's Kiwanis Field as American Legion...

82 Percent of Lightning Strikes Are Males (Imagine that.)

According to the National Weather Service, fishing is dangerous. A recent study examined the 238 lightning deaths in America over the past seven years...

Young Prevails in 67th Roanoke Valley Match Play Championship

Sunday afternoon at Blue Hills Golf Club, the first tee looked like a scene from The Masters. The 67th Roanoke Valley Match Play Championship...