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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...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner  Happy holidays to everyone as this will be the final edition before Old Saint Nick departs the North Pole to hopefully...

Byrd Free Throws Sink Knights In 54-51 Terrier Win

by Bill Turner William Byrd overcame a one-point deficit with clutch free throws in the final minute, as the Terriers defeated Cave Spring 54-51...

Patriots Roll In 81-52 Romp Over Martinsville

by Bill Turner Patrick Henry broke open a tight game with a 7-0 run in the final minute of the first half and it...

Raiders Fall 47-41 in VIC Battle With Liberty Christian

by Bill Turner Liberty Christian used clutch free-throw shooting to pull away from a 34-34 tie as the Bulldogs knocked off North Cross 47-41...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner High school basketball is in full gear with non-district play continuing through the end of the month, and several holiday tournaments...

Salem Names New Baseball Coach

The Salem School Division has announced that Jamie Garst has been named the new varsity baseball coach at Salem High School, effective immediately....