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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...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Did you miss me? This column took last week off as high schools enjoyed the spring break. But, everything is back...

Liberty Christian knocks off Raiders 7-4

by Bill Turner Liberty Christian used the long ball to overcome an early deficit in defeating North Cross 7-4 at Porterfield Field last Friday afternoon. Liberty...

PH Boy’s Perform Well in Milestat Elite Track Meet

Six of the PH Boy's track team athletes competed in the Milestat Elite Track Meet in Richmond last weekend. There were some notable...

Cave Spring and Hidden Valley Go Head to Head on Sports Day

Cave Spring Defeats Hidden Valley 4-3 In Baseball Cave Spring #9 Ryan Gerhardt heads to the plate to beat the tag...

Cave Spring JV Baseball Team Falls to Brookville 5-1

by Bill Turner Cave Spring pounded out seven hits, but three fielding errors proved costly as the Knights fell 5-1 in the non-district matchup. Cave...

Next Revolution 16’s Win 28 Team Tournament

The "Next Revolution n Volleyball" 16 National Team, from Roanoke won the 28-team HiNeighbor Tournament in Asheville, NC last weekend. The team won all 18...