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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

High school basketball has moved into high gear before the Christmas break and so far the parity has been fairly evident. Teams are...

Jingle Bell Runners Take Cold in Stride

Youth was served at the 20th annual Jingle Bell Run on Saturday, a fundraiser for the Arthritis Foundation. Cave Spring High School graduate Tim...

Around the Hardwoods With Wild Bill

Well readers, here we go as basketball is under way and the high school hoops move into high gear. The season opened last...

Patrick Henry Powers Past Cave Spring 70-34 In Girls Basketball

Patrick Henry's pressure defense proved too much for Cave Spring as the Patriots cruised to the non-district win Monday night at Patrick Henry. Miranda...

Hidden Valley Wrestlers Strong in Opener at Jefferson Forest

Hidden Valley Youth Wrestlers and a roster of new wrestlers began a new season last Saturday by participating in the Jefferson Forest Wrestling Tournament...

Roanoke Star to Transfer from Tech

Virginia Tech guard Ben Boggs has decided to transfer at the end of the fall semester, head coach Seth Greenberg announced today. “Ben has...