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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 Valley Aquatic Association Hits Midway Mark

The third week of the six-week RVAA regular season featured Read Mountain visiting Hunting Hills Tuesday evening in a key swim-meet matchup between talented...

American Legion Roanoke Post 3 Off to Fast Start as Season Begins

American Legion Roanoke Post 3 picked up a pair of decisive wins over the weekend to improve to 4-0 on the season, with hopes...

Vale Denied 13th Grand Prix Win as 16-year-old Emanuel Andrade Takes Jump-Off at Roanoke Valley Horse Show

The Roanoke Valley Horse Show was spectacular all week in its run at the Salem Civic Center. It saved its best for last - late...

Greenbrier Classic PGA-Tour Set for Weeklong July 4th Run

The fourth annual edition of the Greenbrier Classic PGA-Tour stop is set for the week of July 1st-8th at the luxurious White Sulphur...

Luke Hancock Busy in Roanoke Before USA World University Games Tryout

Luke Hancock, named the NCAA Final-4 Most Outstanding Player after his performance that led Louisville to the 2013 national championship in April, has been...

Chandler Cakewalks to Roanoke Valley Golf Hall of Fame Championship

Matt Chandler overcame a first-round 2-shot deficit with a blistering 7-under-par 64 Sunday afternoon at Ole Monterey Golf Club to run away with the...