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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 Credits...

Q&A with Vinton School Board Candidate Amber Reed

The Roanoke Star asked both candidates for the Vinton District School Board race to engage...

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...

Cave Spring Baptist Church Celebrates 150 Years of Ministry

In an age where a business or organization may be open one day and out...

Cox Employees Award $15,000 to Roanoke Nonprofits

Cox Communications employees have awarded a total of $15,000 in grants to three local nonprofits,...

Blue Ridge Twenty28: Stars & Stripes Stacked at U.S National Track Championships

As I head back to Roanoke, Virginia, I’m reflecting on an incredible couple of weeks back on the track. Not many know this, but...

A VA Tech Expert on Protecting Pets From Blue-Green Algae

As people and their pets seek relief from the heat in lakes and ponds, a Virginia Tech veterinary expert warns of a hidden danger...

Farm Credit Hosts Virtual Farm Education Series

The Farm Credit Knowledge Center will be hosting a virtual educational series called Grow Your Knowledge to Grow Your Farm, starting September 9, 2025....

Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office to Host Second Annual Safe Community Fair

The Roanoke City Sheriff’s Office is proud to announce the return of the Safe Community Fair, a family-friendly event dedicated to promoting safety, connection,...

Blue Hills Golf Course Hosts $250,000 Hole-in-One Challenge

United Way of Virginia’s Blue Ridge (UWVBR) and the Western Virginia Water Authority (Authoirty) collaborated with Altec Industries to present an exciting fundraising opportunity...

Student perfects his balancing act while fighting fires and cheering on the Hokies

Danny Wells stays busy. “I just take it day-by-day and try to survive it,” Wells said. “It’s fun and I love it.” Not only has Wells,...

DEVOTIONAL: The Road of Life