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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...

Pulaski County Tops Turnover-Plagued Hidden Valley 48-31

The recent snow and below freezing temperatures played havoc with high school basketball last week. The effects of the layoff showed Friday night in the...

Cave Spring Inside Game Sinks Vikings 62-43

The 3-point arc sits 19' 9" from the basket in high school basketball. Thursday night in the Northside gym, Cave Spring didn't need to venture...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup

What a week at The Star.  The Chief called a lunch meeting at Hotel Roanoke, and as I sat there envisioning all the corporate meetings...

Lady Titans Dominate Knights 59-36 With Defensive Prowess

The Cave Spring girls basketball team was looking to turn the corner Friday night against Southwest County rival Hidden Valley. The Lady Knights entered the...

Knights Hang On For 62-57 Win Over Titans

The Southwest County boys basketball rivalry between Cave Spring and Hidden Valley has a couple reliable standards. Throw the record books out the window, and...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup!

District play hits the heart of high school basketball scheduling this week with several " Big-11 " teams looking to make their move for...