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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...

Pamplin Park to Host 160th Breakthrough Battle Weekend

Petersburg, Va. – Pamplin Historical Park & The National Museum of the Civil War Soldier is holding a 160th Breakthrough Battle Anniversary event on...

Peanut growers celebrate iconic legumes by giving back during National Peanut Month

FRANKLIN—Each March, National Peanut Month highlights the lasting impact peanuts have on communities and the economy. To celebrate the occasion, the Virginia Peanut Growers Association,...

SERCAP Celebrates 56 Years Assisting Underserved Rural Communities

SERCAP is celebrating 56 years of providing programs and services to help low-income rural communities throughout the Southeast United States. The Water Is Life! Banquet...

Roanoke Author Mike Allen Featured at Book No Further’s Indie Bookstore Day

Book No Further in Roanoke, the beloved independent bookstore, is celebrating Independence Book Day. Roanoke Author Mike Allen is the featured author for the...

Star City Sustainability Series: Buying Pesticide-Free, Pollinator-Safe Plants

The public is invited to the next Star City Sustainability Series presentation featuring Heather Butler, assistant professor of biology and biology department head at...

Extension Master Gardeners divert garden seed from the landfill to those in need

If you have ever purchased a packet of garden seeds, you may have noticed the current year printed on the outside of the package....