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Analysis: Key Points To Know About Virginia’s April 21 Yes/No Election

Early voting is ongoing across the Old Dominion for a proposed Constitutional amendment to redraw the lines for Virginia’s eleven Congressional districts. The last day to vote is Tuesday,...

Children Learn to Slow Your Roll at Traffic Safety Event

The City of Roanoke kicked off its seventh annual traffic safety campaign with a family-focused...

Some on the “Vote Yes to Restore Fairness” Side Vandalize, Steal “Vote No” signs; Spanberger Silent

Since near the start of the early voting period for the current redistricting/gerrymandering amendment, Vinton...

Roanoke Co. Hosts Public Hearing About Real Estate Tax Rate Tue. April 7

The Roanoke County Board of Supervisors will host a public hearing for citizen comments on Tuesday,...

Carilion Expands Role in Biotechnology Innovation

Carilion Clinic today announced the launch of Usability Works at Carilion Clinic, a new usability engineering...

Book Details the History of Old Southwest in Words and Pictures

Joel Richert’s book, “In Retrospect,” is a rare compilation of Old Southwest history, featuring vintage pictures of one of Roanoke’s oldest neighborhoods. “There are over...

Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone – Not Just Those Who Have It

Editor’s note: Star-Sentinel contributor Susan Ayers struggles with Fibromyalgia. National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, led by the National Fibromyalgia Association, was observed earlier this week....

Webster Named Director of Center for Performing Arts

When it comes to theatre, Carol Webster has brought national attention to Roanoke County.  Starting July 1, Webster will turn her artistic talents to...

Roanoke Catholic Students Compete in “Boosterthon”

Roanoke Catholic School held what certainly appeared to be a popular fundraiser on its campus last week. The “Boosterthon Fun Run” featured two tracks...

Gaskins Responds to Arrest; Supports Officer’s Decision

Editor’s note: Roanoke City police Chief Joe Gaskins released the following statement regarding the arrest made by Officer R.B. “Bill” Lucas May 14...

Paying Their Respects

First Christian Church in Roanoke played host to the annual Law Enforcement Memorial service last week, with officers from numerous jurisdictions on hand to...