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Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

A poetry workshop for U.S. military veterans will be held at the City of Roanoke Main Library, 706 South Jefferson Street, Saturday, Oct. 11 from 2 to 3 p.m....

Inside Fontainebleau Las Vegas: The Striking New Landmark Redefining the Future of 5-Star Luxury

Fontainebleau in Miami Beach is easily one of the most iconic and luxurious hotels you...

Best Minnesota Betting Sites in 2025 – Top 5 MN Online Sportsbooks

With sports fandom running deep in the North Star State, choosing the best Minnesota betting...

New Mural Blossoms Downtown

Downtown Roanoke, Inc. and the Roanoke Arts Commission are proud to announce the addition of...

Biomedical Innovator Rob Gourdie Opens Maury Strauss Lecture Series in Roanoke

Roanoke’s reputation as a great place for biotech was in for a watershed moment when...

Another Foray – Music By River Laker

by Gene Marrano First, let’s get this straight: River Laker, who puts together programs for the Roanoke City Library system, is not a musician...

“Duck And Cover” Examines Nuclear Legacy In The Media

by Gene Marrano Meticulously researched, as were his previous two books, Star-Sentinel contributing writer Melvin E. Matthews Jr. has returned with another tale of...

Texas Tavern Unveils New Painting

Matt Bullington, of the Texas Tavern, and popular local artist Eric Fitzpatrick, pose with Fitzpatrick's latest painting of the famous Texas Tavern.  This...

Roanoke Master Naturalists Enjoy Outing with Dr. Dendro

It was a crisp, clear day on Oct. 22, with the leaves well into their fall color, as several members from the Roanoke...

Serving Thanksgiving Wine for a Variety of Tastes

Turkey Day is notoriously terrifying for the at-home sommelier. Suppose you're into food and wine. Should you flaunt your connoisseurship and create precise pairings...

Roanoke Recognized As Top Ten Digital City

Roanoke has been named among the nation’s Top Ten Digital Cities in a survey involving hundreds of governments across the country since 2001....