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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 Comes Up Short In River Ridge Final – Earns Bye In Regional

by Bill Turner Cave Spring's third meeting with River Ridge power Christiansburg fell just short last Friday night, as the Blue Demons prevailed 47-43...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner It’s great to be back after a one week vacation in the Colorado Rockies where I managed to remain in one...

Cave Girls At Christiansburg

by David Grimes The Lady Knights saw their season come to an end Monday night, as host Christiansburg cruised to a 42-21 win in...

Salem Falls To Christiansburg

by David Grimes Despite a game-high 24 points by Samuel St. Fleur, Salem was still unable to overcome a pair of strong quarters, as...

Hundreds of Children Expected in YMCA Kids Marathon

Registration is now open for kids in grades K-5 to participate in the YMCA of Roanoke Valley's 3rd Annual YMCA Kids Marathon presented...

Y Children’s Marathon Inspires One Participant to Dust Mom

My daughter participated in The Kids Marathon last year and it was a real life changer.  Last January, she told me that she...