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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...

Record Breaking Score Wins Scott Robertson Memorial

by Bill Turner Thailand's Moriya Jutanugarn was getting used to talking to reporters Sunday afternoon on the champions patio at Roanoke Country Club. The 16-year...

Patrick Henry Shuts Down Fleming 6-0 In Western Valley Girls Soccer

by Bill Turner Patrick Henry dominated play as the Patriots defeated William Fleming 6-0 in the girls soccer Western Valley District first-round tournament action Tuesday...

Hidden Valley Downs Pulaski As River Ridge Title Game Looms

  by Bill Turner Hidden Valley made quick work of Pulaski County last Friday afternoon as the Titans caged the Cougars 10-0 in a game shortened...

Roanoke College Advances to NCAA Div. III Quarterfinals with 15-9 Win Over Gettysburg

by Bill Turner Roanoke College jumped out to a 10-5 halftime lead and made the advantage hold up as the Maroons defeated Gettysburg in the...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner The rain man turned havoc on the final week of district baseball and softball races after all of Tuesday’s games were...

North Cross Rolls in VIC Tournament Opener With 11-4 Win Over Carlisle

North Cross scored three runs in each of the first two innings to open a 6-0 lead as the Raiders easily defeated Carlisle 11-4...