STAR CITY

Heroes will soon take to the streets of downtown Roanoke for the annual Veteran's Day Parade.

It’s the start of the holiday season for many of us, and the Star City is gearing up to host lots of holiday events including the “Drumstick Dash.”

The Queen of Steam will not be in use for this weekend’s remaining Shenandoah Valley Limited Excursions, according to the Virginia Museum of Transportation.

After almost 40 days without a fatal shooting in the Star City, one happened on Hunt Avenue early Thursday morning.

George’s Flowers handed out thousands of flower bouquets to people all over the Star City during the annual “Petal it Forward” event on Wednesday.

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As we kick off the month of October, a new 3 Degree Guarantee recipient is on the horizon.

People in the Star City are honoring the 'Mother of Modern Medicine', Henrietta Lacks.

A legendary music artist is set to rock the stage at Roanoke’s Berglund Center next month.

The Star City Classic brought over 18 high school marching bands together for a competition at William Fleming Saturday.

Roanoke police say there’s been around a dozen homes burglarized in the Star City, and they’re still looking for the culprit.

A barbecue restaurant in the Star City has closed its doors for good.

Roanoke Police Department leadership, Roanoke Sheriff’s Office leadership, and City of Roanoke leadership will be gathering to address recent acts of gun violence in the Star City.

10 News will be sitting down with Booth to learn more about his plans for Roanoke City, and we want to make sure the community is part of the conversation.

Work is underway on the River’s Edge North mural in the Star City.

Another person shot and killed in Roanoke over the weekend, marking 24 homicides in the Star City so far in 2023.

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is temporarily renaming the iconic Mill Mountain Star.

It’s a good day to be a wing lover in the Star City.

A delicious attraction is headed to the Star City for kids and kids-at-heart.

A new pollinator garden and "Bee City" sign were unveiled in Northwest Roanoke Monday.

Roanoke City Schools will now start and end at different times from each other.

For the next month, residents in the Star City will have a chance to voice their ideas regarding the Roanoke City Market Building.

Bret Michaels is coming to Elmwood Park, and now for only our WSLS Insiders - you can go for free!

A grant is going towards improving emergency services in the Star City.

Roanoke’s Greek Festival is coming back this September

The park will have whitewater features, scenic overlooks and calm river playing areas.

The heart of the Star City is continuing to grow.

If you need help finding a job, with finances or getting into college, a community center is here to help families in the Star City.

Flashback to the early days of the Star City’s Mill Mountain Zoo with us.

The Roanoke Police Department is addressing recent gun violence in the Star City during a press conference on Monday evening.

Bret Michaels is heading to the Star City for a Parti-Gras celebration with Warrant on Aug. 25 at Elmwood Park!

"When it came time to play division one basketball, VMI came into the picture and gave us a chance."

Train lovers rejoice! The famous ‘Queen of Steam’ locomotive is back in the Star City for the first time in four years.

The Carilion Clinic Ironman Triathlon is being held in Roanoke this weekend, and it could be the last to be held in the Star City.

Preparations for the IRONMAN race are underway in the Star City.

The Virginia Museum of Transportation has announced the return of the Norfolk and Western J-Class 611 train to Roanoke at the beginning of June.

Roanoke Vice Mayor Joe Cobb speaks to the WSLS 10 about how to address gun violence in the Star City.

The U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia is promising stricter prosecutions and access to a tool that can help cut down on violent crime.

A bear in the backyard was an unexpected visitor for some Star City neighborhoods and nearby Round Hill Elementary.

Hidden in Plain Site shows the history of 6 sites in Roanoke and their connection to systemic racism in

Roanoke Commonwealth's Attorney Donald Caldwell sat down with 10 News to talk about the challenges his office faces when it comes to prosecuting people who commit violent crimes.

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is hosting an auction of the Mill Mountain Star, and if you have the highest bid, you’ll get ownership of the star for a year

The Roanoke Rail Yard Dawgs took home the President’s Cup Tuesday night, making history in the Star City.

Those looking to visit the Star City now have a virtual tour to help them familiarize themselves with downtown Roanoke.

Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell has proposed his budget for the fiscal year 2024 and with it, millions of dollars could be headed to schools in the area.

The executive director of the Greater Williamson Road Area Business Association delivered the annual 'State of the Road' report to Roanoke City Council on Monday.

It’s a day people in the Star City have been waiting for years, if not decades. Chili’s held its grand opening on Monday.

Roanoke city leaders welcomed electric scooters as an alternative way to get around the Star City, but some say they’re becoming a problem.

Country music artist Chase Matthew is making his way back to the Star City.

Anyone who has made a visit to the Star City knows there are PLENTY of breweries to choose from.

In an effort to curb gun violence among teenagers, Roanoke's Mayor wants to adjust the city's curfew. But not everyone is on board with the proposed approach.

Jamar Lovelace returns to E.C. Glass after five seasons in Roanoke as head coach at William Fleming.

Cleanup continues after a Norfolk Southern train derailed in Ohio. Meanwhile, Roanoke officials are preparing in the event something like this happens in the Star City.

Foodies, listen up! A new rooftop restaurant and bar is headed to the Star City, according to Jo Jo with the Parry Restaurant Group.

Some restaurants in the Star City are celebrating “Fat Tuesday,” or Mardi Gras.

10 News spoke with Roanoke City Police Chief Sam Roman one-on-one to discuss the recent gun violence in the Star City.

Four athletes from the Star City are getting a chance to shine.

Grab your boots because Old Crow Medicine Show is coming to the Star City.

It is projected that the increased property value will bring in $112 million in tax revenue for the Star City.

The cookbook was released back in December and has recipes for several customer favorites

Roanoke's Mayor Sherman Lea says he wants to speak with City Council about possibly enforcing a curfew for young people.

One company is highlighting all that Roanoke has to offer while giving back to the arts – on the ETS Recruit building, you can now see a mural featuring some of the things Roanoke is known for, like outdoor recreation and the iconic star.

A new program is looking to make mental health services more accessible in the Star City.

A monument honoring the life and legacy of Henrietta Lacks is coming to the Star City.

A 2019 murder in the Star City is now one step closer to being solved.

Unwelcomed guests are not always pleasant, especially when an animal gets close to your home.

Giving Tuesday in a national day of giving, and non-profits here at home need your support

On Wednesday, the Roanoke Star turned 73 years old.

Last year, Valley Metro announced that it would be getting a new home. Now, the Star City is one step closer to seeing the new transit become a reality.

On the heels of weekend gun violence in Star City, Roanoke City Council got a status report on October gun violence.

On Monday, the city celebrated the soda in style on Dr Pepper Day.

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Alton Brown, chef and Food Network star, is heading to the Star City — and we want to hear your questions.

Want the chance to win stellar prizes — from FREE NFL tickets to any 2023 season game to dinner and a show in the Star City?

Hey there Insider! We have a fun new contest headed your way that we can’t wait to tell you about.

From First Fridays in Downtown Roanoke to Olde Salem Brewing Co. and the Beaver Dam Farm Sunflower Festival, the Star City has a lot to offer

You can celebrate Roanoke’s African American culture this weekend in the Star City.

Whether you’re looking for a new adventure, a restaurant, or an incredible view, you can find it in Roanoke.

Brookville came to the Star City to show down with Patrick Henry on Friday night.

One by one, Latinos in the Roanoke Valley stood up to voice the troubles they face to the Virginia Latino Advisory Board Thursday night at Casa Latina.

Roanoke Mayor Sherman Lea gave an update on the city's recent successes and challenges during Thursday's State of the City Address.

A new restaurant in downtown Roanoke is bringing a taste of Puerto Rico’s island flavors.

Wednesday, August 24 marks the 31st anniversary of Ukraine's Declaration of Independence from the Soviet Union.

The restaurant will be open for dine-in and drive-thru services starting on August 29

The Star City continues to search for solutions after two early morning shootings in downtown Roanoke and still no arrests.

Roanoke’s Gun Violence Prevention Commission is continuing its efforts to curb gun violence in Star City.

From the Star City to the Hill City, there are several towns in our area nominated for the Blue Ridge Outdoors Top Adventure Towns of 2022 contest.

Dozens of Roanoke people grabbed their gardening gloves Saturday to spruce up homes in Northwest. It’s the Star City’s way of celebrating National Beautification Day for the third year in the row.

The Oscar Mayer Wienermobile rolled into Roanoke this week, and frankly, it was dog-gone exciting.

NASA astronauts will go back to riding Russian rockets under a new agreement.

Early this year, Roanoke Parks and Recreation received $2.3 million to address a list of projects and improvements in the area’s parks.

The Roanoke City Council is pushing an incentive forward to increase housing opportunities in the Star City – City leaders approved a $50,000 grant from the Virginia Housing Development Authority during their session Tuesday.

The big weekend started with Cruise Night on Williamson Road Friday, and on Saturday, there will be a car show in Downtown Roanoke from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

"Football was something I always played but was always secondary."

Even thousands of miles away, Afghan refugees remain heartbroken over devastating earthquake.

Daniel Brooks joins us again on Season 2 for an expanded talk on athletes and mental health and shares new things on the horizon for "Motivate the Game".

VDOT wants to hear from you about improving a major roadway here in the Star City. They are conducting a survey to find out how to make Williamson Road safer.

Good news for anyone looking to go to the Big Apple! Delta Airlines now offers a direct flight from Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport to LaGuardia Airport in New York City.

Alabama and Scotty McCreery will no longer be playing in the Star City this Friday.

A longtime Thanksgiving Day tradition is headed back to the Star City.