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What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come together to make game day...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Master Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Across Virginia

Two decades after its start, the Virginia Master Naturalist program continues to empower volunteers to...

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that...

David Joppich Defeats Fellow-Patriot Andrew Bazak in WVD Tennis Final

Patrick Henry's David Joppich held off PH teammate Andrew Bazak  6-1, 4-6, 7-6 (7-3) last Thursday at Rivers Edge Complex to capture the...

Northside Rallies To Overtake Rockbridge County 11-10 In Blue Ridge Softball

by Bill Turner Softball fans got their money's worth, and more, as Northside scored a run in the bottom of the eighth to outlast...

Veteran Sportscaster Has Been A Local Fixture For Decades

by Gene Marrano Dave Ross has been a part of the media fabric in the Roanoke Valley for the past three decades-plus, and he’s...

Raiders Advance in VIS Division II State Girls Soccer

by Bill Turner Paxton Helmer broke a 1-1 halftime tie with a goal early in the second half, and India Helmer added an insurance...

North Cross Downs VES in State Quarterfinals

by Bill Turner The North Cross Raiders took on a greatly improved VES lacrosse team on Tuesday and came away with an 8-5 victory....

Wild Bill’s Weekly Round-up

by Bill Turner  Well, the new Roanoke Star banner now has a week under its belt, with everything being very well-accepted by the reading...