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Experts offer tips to keep teens engaged – and off screens – this summer

While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom. Virginia Tech experts...

Roanoke Marks 90 Years of Social Security with Free Ice Cream Event

The 90th anniversary of Social Security is on August 14, and AARP Virginia is holding...

Bubba’s 33 Roanoke Supports Veterans with Burger Sales

Throughout July, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to...

Four things to remember as you celebrate the Fourth of July

From fireworks to food preparation, Virginia Tech experts offer practical advice for enjoying this week’s...

Roanoke Offers $7.76 Holiday Admission at Parks and Rec Centers

Roanoke County Parks, Recreation and Tourism invites the community to celebrate Independence Day weekend with...

Patrick Henry Wins Western Valley District Volleyball Title

by Bill Turner Patrick Henry locked up the Western Valley District regular season volleyball title Tuesday night with a 25-20; 25-16; 25-16 sweep over...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Readers, I humbly apologize. I take full responsibility with much regret. If this were football, I'd surely get a referee's flag...

Fleming Comes Up Short In 35-16 Loss To Franklin County

by Bill Turner William Fleming hung tough, but Franklin County scored 14 fourth quarter points to pull away from the Colonels Friday night at...

Hidden Valleys Rolls To 41-7 Win Over Blacksburg In River Ridge Opener

by Bill Turner Hidden Valley used a dominating rushing attack for the easy victory, as the Titans took down Blacksburg 41-7 last Friday night...

Cave Spring Sweeps Hidden Valley

by Bill Turner Cave Spring made a strong statement for River Ridge District volleyball supremacy Tuesday night as the Knights powered their way past...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Week eight is upon us and the opening of district play last week brought some surprises, none greater than the 29-point...