VOLUNTEERS

CASA of Children's Trust in Roanoke is recruiting volunteers to help look out for the best interests of abused and neglected children in foster care.

The NCAA has fined Tennessee more than $8 million and issued a scathing report outlining more than 200 infractions during the three-year tenure of former football coach Jeremy Pruitt.

Despite the rainy weather, 128 volunteers are committing 438 hours of community service in the Roanoke Valley.

There is an urgent plea for more volunteers for CASA of Central Virginia.

Houston is back at No. 1 in The Associated Press men’s college basketball poll for the second time this season.

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is working to form stronger connections with the community.

T.G. Howard Community Center volunteers are working with several organizations, like the Pulaski Police Department, to host their 3rd annual book bag supply giveaway.

For the past 10 years, Franklin County Public Safety Chaplains volunteers have stepped up to offer an ear or a shoulder to cry on when families need it the most.

Santiago Vescovi scored 18 points and Tennessee pounded Longwood 88-56 in the first round of the NCAA Tournament, showing exactly why it felt it deserved better than a No. 3 seed.

Jermaine Samuels scored 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds as No. 5 Villanova eased to a 71-53 win over No. 17 Tennessee Saturday in the opening round of the Hall of Fame Tip-Off tournament in Connecticut.

Winning pitcher Andrew Abbott became the first pitcher in the Virginia program to collect 10 strikeouts in a College World Series game.

Friday volunteers from United Way of the Roanoke Valley and Lionberger construction helped install a little free pantry at the George Washington Carver Garden in Northwest Roanoke.

The Flames bats fell flat against the Volunteers pitching.

ROANOKE, Va. – After a year of hard work, long days, and countless hours fighting this pandemic, local cities and first responders are saying “thank you” to the Virginia Department of Health and countless volunteers who are doing their part. City officials and first responders from across the Roanoke Valley made signs as a way to show their appreciation. They’ve been patient with the community and they have done an extraordinary job. It’s a huge undertaking,” said Trevor Shannon, the Battalion chief of Emergency Management for Roanoke Fire-EMS. Signs are posted all over the Roanoke & Alleghany Health District, including in Salem, Botetourt County, Alleghany County, Craig County, and Roanoke County.

Pittsylvania/Danville Health District Director Scott Spillman said after talking to the governor’s office they may receive an extra 15% of vaccines next week. “I told the person last night I am going to talk to them every single day until we get more vaccines,” Spillman said. AdWith phone systems crashing in the past and low internet accessibility, Sovah Health now has a team going door to door to register people on their iPads. With communities of color more at risk, Sovah Health is reaching out to community leaders to spread the word. “We noticed there was a lack of balance there and that’s why we reached out to folks this time around to get to the ground level,” Sovah Health Danville Chief Operating Officer John Kent said.

When that bowl game was called off because there was not another team available, it suddenly left Army looking for a postseason opponent. A spot in the Liberty Bowl became available Monday when Tennessee became the first team to back out since bowl berths were announced. The change to its Liberty Bowl opponent was no problem for West Virginia (5-4). “Our team deserves to be in a bowl and so does the 9-2 Army squad,” West Virginia athletic director Shane Lyons said. Frankly, I think we were stunned to find out the opportunity would be in a bowl like the AutoZone Liberty Bowl.

ROANOKE, Va. – On Tuesday night American Red Cross volunteers in Roanoke were honored for their tireless dedication to the community. These volunteers have been manning blood drives, responding to natural disasters and helping in little ways too. Jackie Grant is the executive director of the local Red Cross Chapter and said sometimes recognition just can’t wait until next year. Many of the volunteers received awards for their service. All they had to do was open their cars and awards were put right in their back seats.