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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...

It’s George George, by George

Former Salem High School standout George George – yes, that’s what his parents named him – caught his first pass ever as a...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner The big news this week came out of the ACC where Pittsburgh and Syracuse joined the ranks. The bits and pieces...

Ex-Northside, UVA Star Relives Glory Days at Sports Club Meeting

by Gene Marrano Jon Copper never quite made it all the way to the National Football League, but the former Northside High School wrestling...

Fleming Falls in Close Game

William Fleming put up a valiant effort, but the Colonels fell just short in the 14-9 loss to undefeated Magna Vista last Friday...

Fast Start Secures Northside Win Over Cave Spring

by Bill Turner  Both teams entered the contest 2-0 and both were expected to battle to establish the running game. But, Northside struck early...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner High school football moves to week four Friday night with two of our Roanoke-area teams remaining undefeated. Northside checks in at...