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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...

Broadway Offense Dooms Cave Spring State Title Run

by Bill Turner Broadway came to the Cave Spring softball field Tuesday afternoon with a billing of having a high-powered offense. The Lady Gobblers left...

Patrick Henry Athletes Sign For Colleges

by Bill Turner Five PH athletes signed to play at the college level in a ceremony May 25th in the school's gym. Left-to right; Aaron...

J.J. Redick Announces Celebrity Fundraiser For New Foundation

by Bill Turner Former Cave Spring High School and Duke University basketball standout, and current Orlando Magic guard,  J.J. Redick returned to Roanoke to formally...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner We’re into the final two days of high school spring sports and, if Roanoke is to get any state championships in...

Viking Comeback Stuns Cave Spring In State Quarterfinal

by Bill Turner Cave Spring was on cruise control. Northside was grasping at straws. Then, the turnaround of the season took place at Knights Field. Northside,...

Cave Spring Advances With Win Over Patrick County in Region IV Baseball Tournament

  by Bill Turner Cave Spring jumped out to an 11-1 lead after three innings, and the Knights advanced to the Region IV semifinals with the...