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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...

WILD BILL’S SPORTS ROUNDUP!

Here we are again. February. The love month. Hugs and kisses go out to all the readers who chimed in on my Christmas column weather...

Saunders Leads Cave Spring To 66-43 Win Over William Byrd

Cave Spring sophomore Dylan Saunders scored a game-high 23 points, and the Knights cruised to the 66-43 win over the visiting William Byrd Terriers...

Rallies Highlight Cave Spring-Northside Basketball Tripleheader

The Cave Spring High School gym has lacked basketball for nearly two years because of school reconstruction and the pause for COVID-19. Although the Knights'...

Fast Start Sends Cave Spring Past Hidden Valley 64-39 In Rivalry Showdown

Cave Spring used a decisive 1-2 punch from starters Charlie Urgo and Stark Jones for an early double-digit lead, and the Knights cruised to...

Northside First Half Surge Carries Vikings Past Cave Spring

Tuesday night's Cave Spring-Northside boys basketball game featured one major difference from recent years in the annual matchup between two of the most successful...

Bob Canfield: From FBI to Knights of Columbus, A Standout Presence

The license plate said it all: FBI 62. After his retirement, when Roanoker Bob Canfield arrived on the scene in his colossal Mercury Marquis sedan,...