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What Hokies need to know for Saturday’s matchup against Wofford

Dear Hokies — We’re looking forward to another exciting Saturday football game as Virginia Tech takes on Wofford at Lane Stadium! As always, let’s come together to make game day...

Roanoke conference to spotlight impact of community partnerships

For four decades, the hum of the Donnkenny textile factory signaled steady work for families...

Hokies called to lead with respect and spirit for Saturday’s gameday

Dear Hokies — As we gear up for Saturday’s home game vs. Old Dominion, let’s make...

Master Naturalists Celebrate 20 Years of Conservation Across Virginia

Two decades after its start, the Virginia Master Naturalist program continues to empower volunteers to...

WVTF helps bring community radio to Northwest Roanoke

Tune a Roanoke Valley radio to 96.9 FM and supple jazz melodies play. Soon that...

Community Invited to Virginia Tech’s Veterans Day Events

In the week leading up to Veterans Day on Nov. 11, Virginia Tech will honor veterans and the service of our nation’s military with...

Candidate Profile: Sen. David Suetterlein (R)

In order to help dispel voter apathy and promote active citizenship, The Roanoke Star emailed questions to a number of Roanoke Valley candidates this...

City of Roanoke To Host Free Electronics Recycling Event

The City of Roanoke is hosting a free, drive-through Electronics Recycling Collection event on Saturday, November 18 from 9 AM - 12 PM at...

Seeking Native Plants? Try The Virginia Native Plant Finder

Database of 1,600 species includes sources for commercially available live plants and seeds As the movement to reduce water-guzzling manicured lawns and nurture more sustainable,...

VA Transportation Museum Hosts Event for Developmentally Challenged Adults / Children

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. (VMT) has announced their "Fall Into Fun Carnival," coming Saturday, November 11, at 5:30pm. The fun fall-themed event specially...

Fueled by FFA: Inspiring Our Next Generation of Leaders

There’s really never been a time in my life when the National FFA Organization  wasn’t a part of it. Growing up in rural Virginia,...