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Roanoke Valley Preservation Awards Set for Nov. 19

The Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation celebrates the efforts of individuals, non-profit organizations, community groups, and educational institutions to promote the awareness and preservation of our historic, cultural, and natural...

Youngkin Celebrates 2025 Volunteerism & Community Service Awards Honorees

Governor Glenn Youngkin recognized eleven Virginians and organizations for their outstanding contributions to service and...

Sweet potatoes or yams: What’s really on your Thanksgiving table?

It's harvest season for sweet potatoes in Virginia. Across the southeast, farmers are busy pulling...

Virginia NICA Riders Claim 25 Podiums to Close Out the Season

Over the weekend of November 8–9, athletes and teams from 11 states competed in the...

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...

Roanoke Valley Lacrosse Association are U9 Champions

The U9 Roanoke Valley Lacrosse Association won the SWVYL season ending tournament this past weekend at Salem High School where they went 5-0 and...

Knights Roll Past Titans In Rivalry Softball Opener

You can normally count on throwing the record book out the window when rivals Cave Spring and Hidden Valley tangle in any sport. Monday afternoon...

Henderson, Wong Post Come-From-Behind Wins In Scott Robertson

It's easier to chase than lead. In a pair of come-from-behind performances, Brooke Henderson and Qi Wen Wong  captured the premiere girls' and boy' 15-18...

Bad Blood Boils Over as Dudley Scores Controversial Victory

Bad blood boiled over at Franklin County Speedway on Sunday as the second chapter in the Kyle Dudley/Brian Sutphin rivalry was written when Kyle...

Cave Spring Crafts 3-0 Softball Win Over Blacksburg

Slick baserunning, dominating pitching and responsive defense. That trifecta typically leads to a long afternoon for even the best of opponents. Just ask the Blacksburg...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

Never disappoint The Chief. Next week, The Roanoke Star presents its quarterly Total Market Coverage edition and the sports department knows The Chief wants a...