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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 County Launches NFL Flag Football Program

Teams are forming now for resident youth ages 6 to 9. Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism has announced the creation of a new flag...

Cave Spring Advances to State Softball Final-4 With Extra-Inning Thriller

Persistence and resiliency pay dividends. So will some great defense. With it being a hitter's day in Tuesday afternoon's Group AA state quarterfinal at the...

Hidden Valley Runs, Throws Its Way to VHSL Track and Field Championship

Talk about a run and throw combination. Saturday afternoon at Harrisonburg High School, a pair of Hidden Valley athletes provided the clinching points as the...

Patriots Boys Soccer Season Ends in Marathon Match

Give the Patrick Henry boys soccer team credit for fortitude. Playing through 80 minutes of regulation and four five-minute overtime sessions, the Patriots came up...

Titans Cruise in Regional Baseball Quarterfinal

Hidden Valley had all systems on 'go' Tuesday afternoon at Titan Field. The starting pitching was sharp, the base running crisp and the defense did...

Patrick Henry Battles to the End in Northwest Region Tourney

Patrick Henry continued to show its late-season resilency Friday afternoon in the Group AAA Northwest Region first round game against Forest Park of Manassas. The...