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Sweet potatoes or yams: What’s really on your Thanksgiving table?

It's harvest season for sweet potatoes in Virginia. Across the southeast, farmers are busy pulling rosy, orange-fleshed vegetables from their fields – but wait, are those actually yams? “No, we...

Virginia NICA Riders Claim 25 Podiums to Close Out the Season

Over the weekend of November 8–9, athletes and teams from 11 states competed in the...

Youngkin Starts Statewide Food Drive for Shutdown-Affected Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food...

COVID-19 Vaccine Co-Designer Teresa Lambe to Deliver Lecture in Roanoke

One weekend in January 2020, immunologist Teresa Lambe received an email containing a DNA sequence. Lambe,...

Lawson Awarded 9% Tax Credits for Roanoke Housing Development

Lawson, a leading real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, and management of affordable...

Patriots Strong Finish Secures Western Valley Baseball Title

Don't blame the Patrick Henry baseball team if they were looking forward to a few days off after a hectic week of action...

Cave Spring Rally Nets River Ridge District Softball Title

When opportunity knocks, you better be ready to open the door. You could make a good argument the Lady Knights softball team knocked the...

Lauria, Mother Nature Keep Hidden Valley Perfect in River Ridge Baseball Race

Hidden Valley rode the arm of ace pitcher Ryan Lauria, and got an assist from Mother Nature, as the Titans defeated Pulaski County...

Maroons Hold Off Generals to Capture ODAC Men’s LAX Title

Spectators filling the seats Sunday afternoon at Donald J. Kerr Stadium had to take a closer look to identify some of the players in...

Local Teams, Athletes Capture Gold in 48th Cosmopolitan Track and Field Meet

Despite chilly winds all afternoon, local teams and athletes finished strong in the 48th annual Cosmopolitan Invitational Track and Field Meet Saturday at the William Fleming track. Numerous...

Salem Edges Cave Spring 2-1 in River Ridge Girls Soccer

Salem stayed unbeaten in River Ridge girls soccer play Friday night at the Knights hilltop field, edging Cave Spring 2-1. Spartan junior forward Brittany...