Mill Mountain Star to go dark — for one night — as Roanoke honors co-creator Evan Jones December 4, 2015 1 min read The Mill Mountain Star will be turned off tomorrow night — but for just one evening. Roanoke is honoring one of the men who created it, and as WFIR’s Evan Jones learned, a smaller version will still shine in his daughter’s home. About the Author Evan Jones Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Crime commission rejects asset forfeiture reform measureNext: Salem pastor, new School Board member releases book Related Stories 5 min read Roanoke County Superintendent Ken Nicely announces retirement Web Staff September 18, 2025 1 min read Million Dollar Quartet opens, Opera Roanoke’s 50th birthday bash and music in the garden Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 min read Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Denise Membreno September 17, 2025
