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 1 min read Luke Combs scheduled to perform in Charlottesville in April Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 2 min read Teen sentenced following firearm incident at Franklin County High School Clark Palmer October 9, 2025 1 min read Virginia military wife calls on House Speaker Mike Johnson to pass bill to pay service members Clark Palmer October 9, 2025