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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...

Cave Spring National 9-10 All-Stars Knock Off Covington 9-7

Cave Spring used a three-run rally in the last inning to overcome a 7-6 deficit, as the National 9-10 year-old All-Stars defeated their...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Wild Bill concluded his week-long run at The Greenbrier Classic Sunday afternoon as two virtual unknowns battled through a three-hole playoff...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup From White Sulphur Springs, WV

by Bill Turner First Tee Roanoke Valley was front and center at The Greenbrier Resort Tuesday as our local chapter participated in day-long activities...

Southwest Upends Central 35-17 in All-Star Football Classic

by Bill Turner High school football fans were treated to a dandy Friday night as the Southwest defeated the Central 35-17 in the second...

Roanoke Edges Salem In American Legion Baseball Showdown

by Bill Turner Roanoke Post 3 jumped out to an early 5-0 lead and the advantage held up for the 12-9 win over Salem...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Well, July is upon us and things in the world of sports are just heating up for area fans. There’s a...