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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...

Roanoke Valley High School Volleyball Teams Gear Up

by David Grimes Cave Spring: Mastering its River Ridge District opponents will be the key this season for Cave Spring, as the Knights look...

Kickoff Countdown Begins

by Bill Turner High school football begins one week from tonight with the August 26th openers for most teams. Key matchups to keep an...

Spartans Take Opener In River Ridge Golf Matchup

by Bill Turner  Salem used balanced scoring to take the first of six River Ridge golf matches Tuesday afternoon at Hunting Hills Country Club....

Red Sox Fight For Final Playoff Spot

by Bill Turner  The Salem Red Sox return home Monday night (Aug. 22nd) for the final homestand of the 2011 season. Winston-Salem invades Salem...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner The big night that the Roanoke Valley has been waiting for readies itself next Friday as high school Friday-nights (and Saturday...

You’ve Gotta Compete!!

by Bill Turner Those were the words Wednesday from North Cross head football coach Stephen Alexander as the Raiders prepare for the 2011 campaign....