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RCPS Bands Receive Superior Ratings at District VI Assessment

Roanoke City Public Schools is proud to celebrate two achievements from its high school band programs following recent performances at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District...

March 14 Citizens’ Rally To Stop Gerrymandering!

On Saturday, March 14, from 2:00-5:00, Rep. Ben Cline (R) and Attorney Tim Anderson will be...

City of Roanoke to Host Ribbon Cutting for Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track

The City of Roanoke's celebration of the new Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track, takes place...

GSVSC Adventurers Turns 40

The Adventurers Girl Scout Virginia Skyline Council group for girls 11 + turns 40! GS...

Roanoke Hosts 2026 Virginia Veterinary Conference as VA Tech Faculty Sweep Major Awards

Four decades after walking into The Hotel Roanoke as a young veterinarian hungry for continuing...

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...

North Cross Tops Miller School in Extras to Advance in VIC Baseball

by Bill Turner Derek Mason plated Thomas Weaver with the winning run in the bottom of the ninth, as North Cross defeated Miller School...

Craighead Signs To Play Volleyball For Stetson University

Cave Spring volleyball standout Shannon Craighead made it official Monday afternoon in the school auditorium. Craighead signed her letter of intent to continue her...

47th Annual Cosmopolitan Invitational Track And Field Meet

Team recaps- Top-5 finishes, boys and girls, among local teams in the three divisions Championship Division- Boys: William Fleming- 2nd Patrick Henry- 4th William Byrd-5th Girls: William Fleming- 5th Junior Division- Boys: Salem-...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner  OK, readers- I’m granting you a full timeout. Not a 30-second TO, a full. It’s well documented that many of you...

Ferguson’s Walk-Off Winner Leads Hidden Valley In 6-5 Win Over Byrd

by Bill Turner Chris Ferguson's slow roller with the bases loaded plated Hayes Nelson with the winning run in the bottom of the seventh...