Strange Days of Roanoke: NASCAR at Starkey
The story below is a preview from our November/December 2025 issue. For more stories like it, Subscribe Today. Thank you!. In the 1950s and ‘60s, stock car engines roared at Starkey Speedway. In the fall of 1949, big plans were announced for Starkey, a small community nestled in southwestern...
Roanoke police identify victim in fatal, seven-vehicle crash
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR)- The Roanoke Police Department has identified the person killed in a seven-vehicle crash at the intersection of Orange Avenue and Plantation Road NW. According to police, speed appears to have played a factor in the fatal crash that occurred on Friday, October 24, around 4:30 p.m. Police said the...
ProChem to pay $1.9M to Western Virginia Water Authority in settlement over ‘forever chemicals’
ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - ProChem, Inc. and the Western Virginia Water Authority (Authority) reached a legal settlement related to the discharge of hexafluoropropylene oxide dimer acid, (HFPO-DA), also known as GenX chemicals, according to Authority. The Authority also said ProChem agreed to pay $1.9 million to offset...
Carilion Clinic to host free class for those suffering from hip and knee pain
ROANOKE, Va. – Carilion Clinic is offering a free educational class called “Points on Joints” for adults over 45 who are experiencing knee and hip pain. The session will take place on Nov. 5 at the Carilion Children’s Tanglewood location from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. The...
VA Roanoke’s Most Loveable Dogs Eagerly Awaits Forever Homes Today!
Considering pet adoption? Or perhaps you just enjoy all things cute and cuddly? Numerous charming pets are ready for a loving home at animal shelters situated in and near roanoke.
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 other candidate was asked, and they did not see the other’s responses before they were published. The term is for 4...
Virginia’s Veterans Parade returns Nov. 8
ROANOKE, Va. – Virginia’s Veterans Parade is returning to Roanoke on Saturday, Nov. 8!. At 11 a.m., you will be able to watch the parade live on WSLS, as well as anywhere you can stream 10 News. You can also relive the fun from past years by heading over to our Youtube and watch our previous coverage of this much...
New details emerge in Roanoke toddler hit-and-run case
ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Roanoke Police Department has released new information regarding the hit-and-run that injured a toddler on Saturday, October 18. Investigators with the Roanoke Police Department said they found the car by using Flock technology. The suspect’s vehicle is identified as a black 2015 Audi Sedan...
Fayetteville State Takes Home CIAA Cross Country Titles
At the 2025 CIAA Cross Country Championships in Salem, Virginia, Fayetteville State swept the competition. Their women clinched an eighth consecutive title, while the men struck back after last year's razor-thin defeat. First-year phenom Faith Kiplimo blazed through the course in 18:12.9, claiming the women's crown...
LewisGale, DEA host annual drug take-back events
The DEA’s National Prescription Drug Take-Back Day was held on Saturday, with locations all around the commonwealth taking back unused, expired, or unwanted prescription drugs with no questions asked. The program is a national effort to properly dispose of these prescription and over-the-counter drugs to avoid having...
