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Youngkin Leads Effort to Improve SNAP FORWARD in Virginia

Governor Glenn Youngkin met virtually on Thursday with more than 1,500 Department of Social Services (DSS) state and local benefits workers and agency leadership from across the Commonwealth, rallying behind SNAP FORWARD, a statewide initiative focused on reducing payment errors in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). “We must make...
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New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of a new, vibrant mural. Created by artist Christina Wing Chow...

Cave Spring Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry

In an age where a business or organization may be open one day and out of business the next, the issue of resilience is key. On September 7, Cave...

Cox Employees Award $15,000 to Roanoke Nonprofits

Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofits, through Cox Charities Community Investment Grants. The program provides employee funded grants of...

SNAP cuts put 450k Virginia families at risk; PORCH Roanoke fills the gap

Federal cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) are putting Virginia families and food pantries under unprecedented strain. According to the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities,...

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...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

When Is Anger Right? “It’s okay to get mad when someone is not following God’s rules,” says Talon, 6. “Like if someone steals a toy...