ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – The Mill Mountain Star will not be illuminated this evening, Wednesday, September 10, due to damage identified during an inspection earlier today, according to the City of ...

ROANOKE, Va. – This weekend marks a milestone for one of Roanoke’s most iconic landmarks, the Mill Mountain Star, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary. Hard to believe, but the star has been ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WDBJ) - The Mill Mountain Star, Roanoke’s most recognizable landmark, is undergoing repairs after inspectors discovered a safety issue during a recent inspection. Officials found several ...

Roanoke is celebrating 75 shining years for the Mill Mountain Star on Saturday morning. The now-iconic neon star was first illuminated on Thanksgiving eve in November 1949, meant to kickoff the ...

Roanoke’s iconic neon star shone all the way to Richmond this week, when state lawmakers presented a resolution commending the mountaintop giant’s 75th birthday. Initially intended as a one-off ...

ROANOKE, Va. (WFXR) – In a new joint resolution proposed in the Virginia General Assembly on Monday, January 20, lawmakers are seeking to give recognition to the iconic Roanoke Star. Simply titled, ...