New Star City Works program will help get more return to workforce Gene Marrano July 21, 2022 1 min read The Star City – in conjunction with the Greater Roanoke Workforce Development Board – will be launching a new program to help connect job seekers with hiring local businesses. WFIR’s Emma Thomas with more on Star City Works: About the Author Gene Marrano Editor View All Posts Share: Continue Reading Previous: Griffith: U.S. must make progress on fulfilling the right to life.Next: Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in crash Related Stories 1 min read Virginia Tech professor projects peak viewing of autumn colors in late October Web Staff September 15, 2025 1 min read Virginia Tech fires head football coach Brent Pry Ian Price September 14, 2025 1 min read Blue Ridge Land Conservancy to host 2025 Conservation Celebration on September 21 Web Staff September 12, 2025