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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 Week two of high school football is behind us, and the colleges have gotten underway with several unexpected outcomes and unusual...

Conditioning Key As North Cross Upsets Norfolk Christian 34-27

by Bill Turner North Cross came back from an early 13-0 deficit to defeat defending VIS Division 3 state champion Norfolk Christian 34-27 Saturday...

Patriots Give Fiddler Opening Win With 42-14 Victory Over Hidden Valley

by Bill Turner Patrick Henry came out smoking as the Patriot offense paved the way to an impressive opening night win last Friday night...

Charlotte Latin Defense Stingy In 23-0 Win Over North Cross

by Bill Turner North Carolina private school powerhouse Charlotte Latin came to Thomas Field Saturday with a clear-cut game plan. Hawks head coach Larry...

Clash with the Titans

The "Clash" cross country invitational held at Hidden Valley High School had 25 teams entered this year with approximately 700 runners total.  The...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Week one of high school football is in the books, and last week’s predictions set the bar as yours truly went...