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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 on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come together to make game day...

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...

Master Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Across Virginia

Two decades after its start, the Virginia Master Naturalist program continues to empower volunteers to...

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that...

North Cross Tops VES -Advances to Playoffs

The North Cross Raiders ended their regular season with a 34-0 romp over Virginia Episcopal School where Coach Stephen Alexander was previously the...

Yankee-Bound Hidden Valley Alum Returns Home

by Gene Marrano On the cusp of a fifth minor league season after graduating from Hidden Valley High School, left-handed pitcher Mikey O’Brien is...

Vipers Are Sandlot Super Bowl Champs

by David Grimes The North Roanoke Little League Vipers took on the Botetourt Little League Broncos in the 29th Annual Jim Carroll Regional Sandlot...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Regional football playoffs begin with seven of our eleven area teams advancing to postseason play that begins this Friday night. Two...

Sheer Determination

The River Ridge Region IV Cross Country Meet, which included 12 area teams, was held last Saturday at Hidden Valley High School. The...

Knights Stun #1 Christiansburg With 26-21 Emotion-filled Win

by Bill Turner  Don't underestimate emotion. Playing without their injured starting quarterback and only two days after sending fellow-student Kendall Bayne off to Duke Medical...