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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...

Around the Hardwoods with Wild Bill

by Bill Turner NCAA March madness moved to the sweet sixteen as two Virginia teams continued to amaze. VCU, considered by many to not...

Titletown Crowns “Tommies”

by Gene Marrano The St. Thomas “Tommies” won their first national championship with a convincing 78-54 win over Wooster at the Salem Civic Center Saturday...

Hidden Valley Falls In State Final 58-55 On Last Second Shot By Potomac Falls

by Bill Turner Hidden Valley head coach Troy Wells had the perfect game plan drawn out. Slow down the explosive Potomac Falls offense and keep...

Around the Hardwoods with Wild Bill

The VHSL state basketball finals came to an end Saturday night with no shortage of drama throughout the day. Hidden Valley closed out...

Hidden Valley Wins Overtime Thriller To Advance To State Final

by Bill Turner Hidden Valley continued its season of dreams Tuesday night with a heart-stopping 62-57 overtime win over Liberty-Bealeton of Northern Virginia at the...

Around the Hardwoods with Wild Bill

by Bill Turner Tuesday night saw our Roanoke-area teams cut to one as the Hidden Valley boys survived overtime to knock off Liberty Bealton...