back to top

Community

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...

Eagle Scouts

Seven Boy Scouts who have achieved scouting's highest advancement honor were recognized at an Eagle Scout Court of Honor recently.  Lucian Grove III,  Matthew...

New Course is Open

The exclusive Ballyhack Golf Course in the Mt. Pleasant area of Roanoke County opened last weekend, showing off what developer George Lester hopes will...

Local Sports Legend George “Kila” Miller Steps Down

In sports, it's one thing to be a great coach. It's quite another to attain a certain level of success that justifies one as...

Wiffle Ball Offers Fun Alternative

The Yard, a 5,000 square-foot indoor baseball and softball training facility in Southwest Roanoke County, is looking for teams to sign up for...

Battle of the Hills

Perennial Roanoke Valley Aquatic Association champ Hunting Hills Country Club visited Forest Hills Monday night for a spirited southwest Roanoke County meet.

ID3 Bike Races Return

Independence Day weekend brings the ID3 time trial road bike races back to downtown Roanoke, July 3, 4 and 5. The Mill Mountain...