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VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national recognition highlighting the university’s sustained, institutionwide commitment to building trusted, reciprocal partnerships that address...

Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that...

Roanoke County Board of Supervisors Selects New Chair

During their organizational meeting yesterday, the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors selected Tammy E. Shepherd...

Cancer Prevention: Can Future-Focused Thinking Help Smokers Quit?

As the warning label on every pack of cigarettes tells us, smoking is harmful. It’s...

VDOT Lifts Lane Closures for Holiday Travel Across Virginia

If you’re headed out to do some last-minute holiday shopping, the Virginia Department of Transportation...

Tech Researchers Say 15% of Drivers / Front Passengers Do Not Use Seatbelts

Since most driving is done locally, it should not be surprising that most auto accidents occur during local errands. Yet, occasional seatbelt users are...

New Novel By Gina Holmes Comes From Experience

Roanoke novelist Gina Holmes has seen domestic abuse in her family – emotional and physical – and has dealt with it herself.  She’s been...

RAYSAC Makes Changes to After Prom Grand Finale

Event to move to downtown Roanoke among other changes. RAYSAC - The Roanoke Area Youth Substance Abuse Coalition - has announced significant changes to...

Moon Over Greene

Roanoke Star contributing photographer Terri Aldhizer captured this remarkable image recently as the "Snow Moon" began its long ascent in the night sky...

Republican Candidates for State Offices Hold Public Forum

Cave Spring Junior High School was chock full with Republican candidates on Wednesday evening.  Nine statewide candidates, two for Attorney General and seven for...

Butterflies To Soon Roam Free At Science Museum

Dark for several years because of a much-needed $27 million renovation, Center in the Square will spring back to life in May when it...