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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...

Knights Take Volleyball Opener in 3-1 Win Over Jefferson Forest

 Tuesday night's Cave Spring volleyball opener wasn't the typical smash-mouth style indicative of a Knights team that has won five state championships under head coach...

PH Gets Defensive in Shutout Win Over Hidden Valley

Coming into the season the word on Patrick Henry's football team was that it was big on defense. Friday night left little doubt that...

Salem Sox Clinch Southern Division Second-Half Title

Playoffs With Pelicans Begin Wednesday The Salem Red Sox put the final explanation point on their Carolina League Southern Division title chase Thursday night, defeating...

Patriots Volleyball Opens With Win; Move to River Ridge Seen As Plus

Patrick Henry volleyball is looking for an encore. The Patriots are coming off a 2012 Group AAA state quarterfinal appearance and head coach Patty...

Kenseth Prevails in Tennessee Bullring Shootout

Saturday's showcase NASCAR tussle at Bristol Motor Speedway was prefaced by picture-perfect skies and temperatures in the mid-80s that had the enthusiastic crowd of...

Wild Bill’s Sports Roundup!

Next week debuts the 2013 high school football season. Be sure to catch my on-line predictions at TheRoanokeStar.com for the week-one 'Big-11' games which...