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RCPS Bands Receive Superior Ratings at District VI Assessment

Roanoke City Public Schools is proud to celebrate two achievements from its high school band programs following recent performances at the Virginia Band and Orchestra Directors Association (VBODA) District...

March 14 Citizens’ Rally To Stop Gerrymandering!

On Saturday, March 14, from 2:00-5:00, Rep. Ben Cline (R) and Attorney Tim Anderson will be...

City of Roanoke to Host Ribbon Cutting for Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track

The City of Roanoke's celebration of the new Wasena Skatepark and Pump Track, takes place...

GSVSC Adventurers Turns 40

The Adventurers Girl Scout Virginia Skyline Council group for girls 11 + turns 40! GS...

Roanoke Hosts 2026 Virginia Veterinary Conference as VA Tech Faculty Sweep Major Awards

Four decades after walking into The Hotel Roanoke as a young veterinarian hungry for continuing...

Blue Ridge Literacy Receives Grant To Transition English Language Learners Into Higher Education

Blue Ridge Literacy is has received $70,000 through the Roanoke Women's Foundation's 2023 Grant Cycle. This grant is part of the Foundation's recent award...

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...