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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 College Advances to NCAA Div. III Quarterfinals with 15-9 Win Over Gettysburg

by Bill Turner Roanoke College jumped out to a 10-5 halftime lead and made the advantage hold up as the Maroons defeated Gettysburg in the...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner The rain man turned havoc on the final week of district baseball and softball races after all of Tuesday’s games were...

North Cross Rolls in VIC Tournament Opener With 11-4 Win Over Carlisle

North Cross scored three runs in each of the first two innings to open a 6-0 lead as the Raiders easily defeated Carlisle 11-4...

Patrick Henry Rally Steals 5-4 Win Over Bassett

by Bill Turner Patrick Henry used a seventh inning rally for the come-from- behind 5-4 win over Bassett Friday afternoon at Patriot Field. Britt Dunnavant smacked...

Cave Spring Remains Perfect in River Ridge With 12-2 Thumping of Pulaski County

Cave Spring followed home runs in each of the first two innings by plating six runs on Pulaski County in the bottom...

Local Equestrian Team Is Second at 2011 National Championships

  Members of Stone Bridge Farm's riding team competed against 18 other teams from around the country at last week's National Championships of the Interscholastic...