Road Project To Begin at Route 220 and International Parkway/Ashley Way
Work will start in May on a road construction project to improve traffic flow and safety by converting the intersection at Route 220 and Route 839/Route 1126 (International Parkway/Ashley Way) in Botetourt County to a restricted crossing U-turn (RCUT). Construction is anticipated to be completed in summer 2025.Beginning May...
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Battle of New Market 160th Anniversary Commemoration Event
160th Commemoration of the Battle of New Market, May 18th-19th, 2024. Join the Virginia Museum of the Civil War at New Market Battlefield State...
TechNite 2024 Celebrates The Elements of Tech
The Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council’s TechNite 2024 recognized all the elements that make the Roanoke-Blacksburg innovation ecosystem so dynamic. TechNite 2024 was held Thursday, May,...
MIKE KEELER: May 1774: The Empire Strikes Back
On May 13, 1774, a large vessel sailed into Boston Harbor. It wasn't a whaler, it wasn't a trading ship of any kind. It...
With The Tents At UVA Down, The Blowback Begins
By James A. BaconFollowing the decision to take down the tents in the UVA Solidarity Encampment for Gaza “liberated zone” at the University of...
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Vinton District GOP Primary For County Supervisor: Tim Greenway Candidate Q & A
In keeping with the mission of The Roanoke Star.com to help contribute to an informed and active citizenry, below is a candidate Q&A for the Roanoke County's Vinton District GOP primary. Each of Roanoke County's five districts is home to about 19,200 people. Early voting began May 3 and the final day to vote...
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Vinton District GOP Primary For County Supervisor: Tammy Shepherd Candidate Q & A
In keeping with the mission of The Roanoke Star.com to help contribute to an informed and active citizenry, below is a candidate Q&A for the Roanoke County's Vinton District GOP primary. Each of Roanoke County's five districts is home to about 19,200 people. Early voting began May 3 and the final day to vote...
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Floral Expert Lists Favorite Mother’s Day Flowers, Shares How to Make Them Last
Mother’s Day celebrations in the United States bring family together — and bring a lot of business to the floral industry, with flowers one of the most popular gifts.“Mother's Day is one of the top floral holidays. It is in the running with Valentine's Day,” said Barbara Leshyn, floral design instructor for Virginia Tech’s...
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