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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 Spring...

Cox Employees Award $15,000 to Roanoke Nonprofits

Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofits,...

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...

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...

What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes...

Whitewater Rafting: Adrenaline Rush And Drenching, All In One

The dog days of summer are upon us. The air is still, temperatures often stifling and anyone who loves the outdoors is looking for...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Well, here we are. The dog days of summer. The time of year where many at The Star look to dodge The Chief by laying...

Chandler Aces Amateur Division, Baber Takes Senior Title In Roanoke Valley Match Play

Matt Chandler was still reflective Sunday afternoon after winning the Roanoke Valley Match Play Amateur Division Championship at Hidden Valley Country Club. Chandler had knocked...

Zylstra Comes From 5 Back For Delta Dental State Open Win

Ryan Zylstra saved the best for last. The assistant pro at The Federal Club near Richmond fired a sizzling 6-under-par 66 in Saturday's final round...

First Tee of Roanoke Valley Wins Big at Delta Dental State Open

Wednesday, July 19th was certainly a red letter day for The First Tee of Roanoke Valley. The annual Youth Day played out at Ballyhack Golf...

Rail Yard Dawgs Announce 2017-2018 Schedule

It may be 90 in the shade and a challenge to keep your ice cubes from melting in your favorite beverage. But, don't fret the...

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