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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...

Hoops Notebook: Colonels Look Dangerous

With their 9th win in 10 games – a 60-41 blowout of city-rival Patrick Henry last Thursday – the William Fleming Lady Colonels...

Area High School Teams Prepare for Stretch Run

Despite recent snowfalls that have wrecked havoc on scheduling, several area boys high school teams are well positioned for what they hope will...

Vikings Stars Sign

Dustin Phelps, senior Slot Receiver / Running Back and Defensive Back for Northside has signed his National Letter of Intent to play college...

Hidden Valley Youth Wrestlers Travel the State

Hidden Valley Youth wrestlers went to different venues to compete recently. One group attended the VACW Middle & Elementary School State Tournament at...

Hoops Talent Galore This Weekend

Some of the nation’s top high school basketball players will compete this weekend at the Salem Civic Center, provided the Roanoke Valley is...

High School Teams Head into Stretch Run

Assuming mother nature doesn't make the final call once again, several area teams are positioned near the top of their districts going into...