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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...

Northside Scores Late Run To Edge Cave Spring In Softball 4-3

by Bill Turner Northside plated the go-ahead run in the top of the seventh as the defending state champion Vikings edged Cave Spring 4-3 Monday...

North Cross Rolls In 23-0 Baseball Win Over Roanoke Catholic

by Bill Turner North Cross had their bats afire Monday afternoon as the Raiders coasted to the lopsided win over the Celtics. North Cross plated...

Wild Bill’s Weekly Sports Roundup

by Bill Turner Baseball is officially underway with the opening day of the major leagues last Thursday and our own Salem Red Sox playing...

Raiders Sweep Celtics in Lacrosse

by Bill Turner The North Cross Lacrosse team took care of business against cross town rival Roanoke Catholic this past week by knocking off the...

North Cross Girls Tennis Stays Undefeated With Win Monday

by Bill Turner The North Cross girl's tennis team is off to another strong start after a convincing 8-1 win over Liberty Christian Academy...

Hampden-Sydney Wins FLW College Tournament On Smith Mountain Lake

The Hampden-Sydney team of Dylan Bishop and Allen Luck won the National Guard FLW College Fishing Northern Division event on Smith Mountain Lake...