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Your Star City Hero of the Year

This year’s new category introduced us to many amazing locals doing good for our region, but your overwhelming support of Anita Price made her a platinum winner.

Hello, Roanoke!

Our readers showered local social media sensation Genya Kalinina with all the love in this year’s Best of Roanoke poll, awarding her three platinum titles.

J.J. Newberry Co.

Who remembers this once-iconic storefront?

Stained Glass Beauties

Machine Creek Studios opens in downtown Roanoke.

Iconic Recreations: Katherine Devine

Artist and educator Katherine Devine lends us her talented eye for an incredible cover re-creation in honor of our 50th anniversary.

Do You Know… Melanie McFadyen?

Fincastle’s new town manager can’t wait to celebrate the 250-year-old town.

A Beacon on Mill Mountain

Before the Roanoke Star, there was another lighted structure that captured Roanoke’s attention and imagination.

Celebrating 85 Years of Service and Sisterhood

Two service organizations are celebrating a momentous occasion.

A Royal Affirmation

Your Male "Star of the Star City” is creating a legacy that will impact our community for generations to come.

Ink Excellence

The Maiden and Crow crew’s incredible talent paired with the shop’s welcoming environment has earned them back-to-back platinum Best of Roanoke wins.

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Your Star City Hero of the Year

This year’s new category introduced us to many amazing locals doing good for our region, but your overwhelming support of Anita Price made her a platinum winner.
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Hello, Roanoke!

Our readers showered local social media sensation Genya Kalinina with all the love in this year’s Best of Roanoke poll, awarding her three platinum titles.
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J.J. Newberry Co.

Who remembers this once-iconic storefront?
Bedford native Laurel Gillette taught herself the art of stained glass creations.

Stained Glass Beauties

Machine Creek Studios opens in downtown Roanoke.
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Iconic Recreations: Katherine Devine

Artist and educator Katherine Devine lends us her talented eye for an incredible cover re-creation in honor of our 50th anniversary.
Melanie McFadyen

Do You Know… Melanie McFadyen?

Fincastle’s new town manager can’t wait to celebrate the 250-year-old town.
The second observation tower on Mill Mountain stood from 1914 until 1936.

A Beacon on Mill Mountain

Before the Roanoke Star, there was another lighted structure that captured Roanoke’s attention and imagination.
Founding Charter Members of Beta Chi Omega Chapter - December 3, 1938.

Celebrating 85 Years of Service and Sisterhood

Two service organizations are celebrating a momentous occasion.
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A Royal Affirmation

Your Male "Star of the Star City” is creating a legacy that will impact our community for generations to come.
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Ink Excellence

The Maiden and Crow crew’s incredible talent paired with the shop’s welcoming environment has earned them back-to-back platinum Best of Roanoke wins.
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