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Omnium + Scratch Race Wins for Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28

This year will look a little different than seasons past—in the best way. We’re leaning into a strong track focus while still mixing in road racing and criteriums, giving...

Shockwave Therapy Helps Roanoke Dog Regain Mobility and Quality of Life

Lindsay Caplan knew something had changed the moment she pulled into the parking lot. For years,...

Class Project Grows Into Lasting Food Access Effort in Roanoke

Etta Hanlon didn’t expect a class assignment to blossom into a sustained community partnership addressing...

Hokie Pride Unboxed: Join in the Fun of Hokie Gear on Instagram

Virginia Tech is kicking off the holiday season with a spirited new Instagram campaign that...

The right way to ship holiday gifts, according to a packaging expert

If your gift can’t survive a 12-inch drop, it’s not ready to ship. That’s a...

It’s George George, by George

Former Salem High School standout George George – yes, that’s what his parents named him – caught his first pass ever as a...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner The big news this week came out of the ACC where Pittsburgh and Syracuse joined the ranks. The bits and pieces...

Ex-Northside, UVA Star Relives Glory Days at Sports Club Meeting

by Gene Marrano Jon Copper never quite made it all the way to the National Football League, but the former Northside High School wrestling...

Fleming Falls in Close Game

William Fleming put up a valiant effort, but the Colonels fell just short in the 14-9 loss to undefeated Magna Vista last Friday...

Fast Start Secures Northside Win Over Cave Spring

by Bill Turner  Both teams entered the contest 2-0 and both were expected to battle to establish the running game. But, Northside struck early...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner High school football moves to week four Friday night with two of our Roanoke-area teams remaining undefeated. Northside checks in at...