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DMV Urges Pedestrians to Stay Alert / Cross with Caution
Deaths among Pedestrians in their 30s on the Rise as October’s Pedestrian Safety Month Begins
Nearly 25% of pedestrians killed in traffic crashes nationwide are over the age of 60,...
Fifth Virginia Casino Could Be In The Cards But Voters Still Divided
Virginia could have its fifth casino if a local referendum passes in November, though Richmond...
Nationwide Wireless Emergency Alert Test Set for Oct. 4
The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in coordination with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), will...
Virginia Tech, Carilion Clinic Collaborate to Promote ATV Safety
As part of a broad farm safety initiative, Virginia Tech Environmental Health and Safety has...
“STARBURST” Study Could Transform Cancer Care
Could cancer become as easy to treat as it is to diagnose? A Carilion Clinic...
Rolling Thunder Converges on D.C. for Memorial Day Tribute
It’s where you want to be (at least once in your life) to remember those who gave their lives in military service to...
Goodlatte Reintroduces Legislation Saying that Judicial Decisions Shouldn’t be Based on Foreign Court Rulings
Congressman Goodlatte reintroduced legislation which says that judicial decisions should not be based on any foreign laws, court decisions, or pronouncements of foreign...
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...
