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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 Falls to Big Island 9-8 in American Legion Play

It was a case of contrasting story lines Tuesday night in American Legion baseball at Kiwanis Field in Salem between Roanoke Post 3 and...

RVAA Swim Meet Season Hits Week Five at Hunting Hills

Ashley Plantation and Limestone Park swim clubs visited Hunting Hills pool Monday evening as week-five of the six-week Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association regular season...

Sweden’s Jonas Blixt reels in $1.134 million Greenbrier Classic top prize

Playing golf in the dark? No way, right? No problem if it's the final round of the fourth annual Greenbrier Classic that played out last...

Commonwealth Games baseball ends with North capturing gold

The gold medal game in the 2013 Commonwealth Games baseball tournament came down to a stellar pitching performance that led the North All-Stars to...

Greenbrier Youth Day Kicks Off With Unexpected Substitution for First Tee Roanoke

Rising Cave Spring High School senior Meagan Board was scheduled to be on the bag as a caddy Tuesday afternoon. Instead, an early morning...

NASCAR Star Greg Biffle Turns Laps and Heads at Bristol Motor Speedway

I wasn't sure I was ready for this and certainly had no idea what to expect. That would be the best description for last Thursday's...