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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...

Barks ‘n Rec 2025 Fundraiser Now Open

Saint Francis Service Dogs has opened registration for their fifth annual Spring Fundraiser: Barks ‘n Rec. Last year, over 300 people across 30 states...

VADOC Supports Crime Victims

Richmond — Every April, the Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) commemorates crime victims using thoughtful and creative strategies to raise awareness about the impact...

Six things to know about the Run in Remembrance

The Virginia Tech community will gather at 9 a.m. April 12 for this year’s 3.2-Mile Run in Remembrance, the annual run to honor the 32 students...

Free Bowling and Shredding Event Aims to Stop Scams in Roanoke

Roanoke-area families will have a chance to fight fraud, shred sensitive documents and enjoy free bowling and snacks when AARP Virginia hosts Strike Out Scams on...

State Fair of Virginia awards over $34,000 in youth scholarships

Twenty-two youth who participated in the 2024 State Fair of Virginia 4-H and FFA livestock and general competitions were awarded a total of $34,340 from the...

West Roanoke River Greenway Community Meeting

Roanoke County is hosting a community meeting for the West Roanoke River Greenway Phase 2 project on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, between 5 p.m....