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Across our region, excitement is growing for the total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8.

Research and innovation ongoing in Roanoke helps improve the world at large, while creating opportunity for economic development here at home, said local leaders in health, education and government.

Bob Kinsey, whose family business built the illuminated star atop Mill Mountain 75 years ago, died Monday. He was 98, the youngest and last living of three brothers.

Roanoke City Councilwoman Stephanie Moon Reynolds makes it a two-person race for mayor, and Terry McGuire becomes the second Democratic candidate running for council.

This article takes a look at the 20 best US cities to retire with $1 million in retirement savings.

These are my favorite scenic family road trips in the US for families, as a parent and travel expert, including hiking, camping, and museums.

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – With spring months and warmer weather just around the corner, many people, and outdoor enthusiasts in the Southwest and Central Virginia might already be thinking ahead to the next adventure. Whether you’re from the area, new in town, or just visiting, according to worldatlas.com and Blue Ridge Outdoors, some of […]

Editor’s Note: This interview first appeared in Path Finders, an email newsletter from the Daily Yonder. Each week, Path Finders features a Q&A with a

In celebration of American Heart Month, the Star City now has a public-access AED station at the iconic Mill Mountain Star.

The newest edition to the growing number of Automated External Defibrillators - AED's - in Roanoke City public spaces was unveiled this morning at the Mill Mountain Star. The Mill Mountain "De-Fib" will be installed outside the restroom shelter near the star. There are other new AED's in Wasena, Smith, and Elmwood Parks, and at