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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...

Blue Hills Golf Course Hosts $250,000 Hole-in-One Challenge

United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge (UWVBR) and the Western Virginia Water Authority (Authoirty) collaborated with Altec Industries to present an exciting fundraising opportunity...

Student perfects his balancing act while fighting fires and cheering on the Hokies

Danny Wells stays busy. “I just take it day-by-day and try to survive it,” Wells said. “It’s fun and I love it.” Not only has Wells,...

Member One Contribute $75,000 to Kids Square Children’s Museum Education Program

Through a financial contribution totaling $75,000 over the next five years, Virginia Credit Union and its Member One division will sponsor a mobile outreach...

Blue Ridge Twenty28: Olivia Cummins Wins Landis Tyson Track Cup

While we’re missing Roanoke, VA, we’re laying the foundation for LA 2028—getting the hard work done at altitude. We’re in Colorado Springs this week for a special...

Roanoke Chamber Hosts 2025 Civics Bee for Local Students

The Roanoke Regional Chamber of Commerce proudly announces the launch of the 2026 National Civics Bee®, an initiative aimed at encouraging more young Americans...

VA Tech Expert offers tips for coping with back-to-school nerves

As summer wanes and children return to the classroom, back-to-school excitement may be overshadowed by feelings of anxiety. Cindy Smith, director of the Children’s Emotions...