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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...

Roanoke Catholic Football

After graduating 14 players from a 6-3 season, Roanoke Catholic is off to a surprising 5-0 start to their season. “We’ve got a really young...

Pats Fall Short

Patrick Henry’s football team is now 2-4 after being steam-rolled by Christiansburg 42-7 on the road last week.  The Patriots hope a home game...

Cavs Upended

Lord Botetourt lost a Saturday matinee 35-6 at Blacksburg last weekend, mustering just 135 yards of offense in the process. Meanwhile the Bruins tallied...

Faith Volleyball

The Faith Christian School Warriors volleyball team lost 3-1 to Southwest Virginia Home School during a home match last week. Coach Joe Hedrick’s...

Big Lick Triathlon Not Dampened by Rain

More than 300 athletes, from 16 to 71-years-young, participated in this Saturday’s 10th annual Big Lick Triathlon, benefiting the YMCA of Roanoke Valley’s Partners...

Spartans Roar Back

Trailing in the fourth quarter on the road at Northside – a rare occurrence – the Salem Spartans overcame a 22-13...