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Virginia’s Child Mental Health Care Shortage Called ‘Shocking and Unconscionable’
As a teacher and mother to a child with autism, Elizabeth Callahan is all too familiar with flaws in the Virginia mental health care system. “I see the longevity of...
State-of-The-Art Veterinary Procedure Brings New Life to Golden Retriever
Tami Morris has always been an animal lover with a big heart. When she was...
VA Tech Researchers Embed Fibers to Undo Tapestry of Memory Loss
Every 65 seconds, someone in the United States develops Alzheimer’s disease, a devastating form of...
Virginia Banking on Data Centers But Growth Concerns Remain
Virginia is home to the largest data center market in the world, but citizens and...
Parking At McAfee Knob Trailhead on Route 311 To Close During Bridge Construction
Pedestrian bridge construction to start in late 2023 / be completed by late 2024
As part...
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...
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...
