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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...

Red Sox Look For August Playoff Push

Red Sox update: after struggling in the first half of the season the Salem Red Sox came out strong after the break and led...

Destination Golf Course Launches in Roanoke Valley

Ballyhack Golf Club – a brand new, Scottish links style course located in the Mount Pleasant area of Roanoke County – opened its doors...

NASCAR Star Drives at Local Track

What does a NASCAR Sprint Cup driver do on his weekend off?  Play golf or take his boat out on the lake?  Not Denny...

Cave Spring American Finishes Strong in State Little League Tournament

The 10-11 year old little league team from Cave Spring American captured the District 12 Championship in Covington, VA earlier this month. The team...

Roanoke Star Player Bound for Tech

Kyle Renfro, an upcoming senior at Brookville High School in Lynchburg and a player for the Roanoke Star Soccer Club, has recently decided...

Roanoke Country Club Wins City-County

Surprise, surprise. For the first time in seven years, the Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association season-ending championship did not go to Hunting Hills Country Club....