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Youngkin Starts Statewide Food Drive for Shutdown-Affected Virginians

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced the launch of the Virginia Cares Initiative, a Commonwealth-wide food drive to support Virginians impacted by the ongoing federal government shutdown. The initiative will...

COVID-19 Vaccine Co-Designer Teresa Lambe to Deliver Lecture in Roanoke

One weekend in January 2020, immunologist Teresa Lambe received an email containing a DNA sequence. Lambe,...

Lawson Awarded 9% Tax Credits for Roanoke Housing Development

Lawson, a leading real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, and management of affordable...

Q&A with Vinton School Board Candidate Amber Reed

The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage...

Q&A with Vinton School Board Member and Candidate Tim Greenway

The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage...

Raiders Win 2010 State Lacrosse Championship

The North Cross School Varsity Lacrosse Team won the Division III VISAA (Virginia Independent Schools Athletic Association) State title after defeating Wakefield School,...

Northside Prevails In Battle of Softball Pitching Giants

It was a rematch that Roanoke area high school softball fans had been waiting for. Northside, with phenom Lauren Boitnott sporting a perfect 0.00...

Cosmo Track Meet Saturday at Salem HS

The 45th Annual Cosmopolitan Invitational Track and Field Meet was held at Salem High School last weekend. The track meet, which is officially...

North Cross Defeats Trinity School 9-3 Heads to VIC Div 3 Lacrosse Final

North Cross used a swarming defense to shut down the Trinity School offense Tuesday afternoon in winning the VIC Division 3 lacrosse semifinal...

North Cross Girls Tennis Team Wins Conference Title

The North Cross Girls tennis team coached by Heather Lawrence and Sarah Hill won the Blue Ridge Conference Championship at North Cross on...

Franklin County Speedway Heats Up

Kyle Dudley won in the wrong car Saturday night at Franklin County Speedway. Dudley 18, a senior at Lord Botetourt High School, won...