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School Board Names Dr. James Soltis As New RCPS Superintendent

The Roanoke County School Board has named Dr. James (Jamie) Soltis as the next superintendent of Roanoke County Public Schools (RCPS), effective July 1, 2026. Dr. Soltis will succeed Dr. Ken Nicely, who announced his retirement in September 2025 after a 35-year career in education and 33 total years...
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Elani Spencer Hosts Free Poetry Workshop for Veterans at Roanoke Library

A poetry workshop for U.S. military veterans will be held at the City of Roanoke Main Library, 706 South Jefferson Street, Saturday, Oct. 11...

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Youngkin Announces VFP, Inc. Expansion in Scott County

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that VFP, Inc., a producer of custom-designed enclosures used to protect critical infrastructure, will invest $35 million to expand...

Don’t Let Partisan Politics Redraw Virginia’s District Lines

Dirty politics? The call for a special session is a calculated political move designed to take the Republican candidate for Governor, Lt. Governor Winsome...

Lawson Awarded 9% Tax Credits for Roanoke Housing Development

Lawson, a leading real estate firm specializing in the development, construction, and management of affordable housing, is proud to announce it has been awarded 9% Low-Income Housing Tax...

Q&A with Vinton School Board Candidate Amber Reed

The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage in a Q&A interview by email. The candidates did not know what the...

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 in a Q&A interview by email. The candidates did not know what the...

Cave Spring Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry

In an age where a business or organization may be open one day and out of business the next, the issue of resilience is key. On September 7, Cave...

CAREY KINSOLVING: KIDS TALK ABOUT GOD

What Can We Learn From Jesus Turning Water Into Wine? “We can learn that you shouldn’t rush Jesus, but put your faith in him,” says...