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Omnium + Scratch Race Wins for Virginia’s Blue Ridge TWENTY28

This year will look a little different than seasons past—in the best way. We’re leaning into a strong track focus while still mixing in road racing and criteriums, giving...

Shockwave Therapy Helps Roanoke Dog Regain Mobility and Quality of Life

Lindsay Caplan knew something had changed the moment she pulled into the parking lot. For years,...

Class Project Grows Into Lasting Food Access Effort in Roanoke

Etta Hanlon didn’t expect a class assignment to blossom into a sustained community partnership addressing...

Hokie Pride Unboxed: Join in the Fun of Hokie Gear on Instagram

Virginia Tech is kicking off the holiday season with a spirited new Instagram campaign that...

The right way to ship holiday gifts, according to a packaging expert

If your gift can’t survive a 12-inch drop, it’s not ready to ship. That’s a...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Brrrrrr…it's really cold here at The Star sports desk. The Chief says we're like the post office. Neither snow, ice or frigid weather will keep...

Late Scores Lead Cave Spring Boys Over Hidden Valley 48-39

Things were going according to plan for the Hidden Valley boys basketball team Thursday night in the Cave Spring gym. Then, the fourth quarter sidetracked...

Cave Spring Girls Top Titans 75-68 In Double Overtime Thriller

They battled, they clawed and they cried. But, most importantly for the Cave Spring Knights girls basketball team, they won this time around. Executing in timely...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Well, it's the Wild Bill Valentine edition. Since The Chief always expects some kind of holiday gift from the sports department, I guess I'll have...

Fleming Captures Blue Ridge Title With 69-59 Win Over Vikings

Monday night's Blue Ridge District showdown between the William Fleming Colonels and Northside Vikings was like a military exercise. One minute, both teams were storming...

VMI Comeback Just Short In 65-62 Setback To Wofford

The VMI basketball team put itself in the role of woodcarvers Saturday afternoon at Cameron Hall in Lexington. The Keydets were forced to keep whittling...