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Roanoke’s 3rd annual Save a Life Day joins 50-state effort to provide overdose solutions

On September 25, 2025, all 50 states will host free naloxone events for Save a Life Day for the first time – with over 500 events already covering the...

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...

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...

WILD BILL’S SPORTS ROUNDUP!

"Les mains occupées ne ramassent pas de mousse." "Busy hands gather no moss." We start off this month with a little French phrase and move to...

Racing To Return Each Weekend At Franklin County Speedway

High school football is on hold. College football is questionable and limited at best. Salem Red Sox baseball has cancelled its season. It's a different...

Norton Outdoor Adventures Endowment Established to Honor Legendary Football Coach Hank Norton

Through gifts from family, friends, and former football players of Coach Wilbert Henry “Hank” Norton, an endowment honoring Coach Norton’s 34 years of service...

Smith Mountain Lake Invitational Golf Tournament To Be Held August 28th

The Smith Mountain Lake Regional Chamber of Commerce (SMLRCC) announced registration is now open for its rescheduled annual Smith Mountain Lake Invitational Golf Tournament...

Virginia Commonwealth Games All Star Baseball Local Try-Outs This Week

The Virginia Commonwealth Games at Liberty University, organized by Virginia Amateur Sports, has released the work out information for the All-Star Baseball regional teams. The...

Bobby Scruggs Charitable Foundation Awards $1,000 scholarships to Area Students

Officials with the Bobby Scruggs Charitable Foundation announced today the winners of its scholarships for 2020. The $1,000 scholarships, which memorialize long-time NASCAR official and...