New Star City Works program will help get more return to workforce Gene Marrano July 21, 2022 1 minute 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: Share: Post navigation Previous: Griffith: U.S. must make progress on fulfilling the right to life.Next: Franklin County Sheriff’s Deputy involved in crash Related Stories Whit Babcock announces retirement from athletics director role at Virginia Tech Clark Palmer April 23, 2026 Calling all heroes: TAP asks for donations for its Superhero Kids Counseling Program Emma Thomas April 23, 2026 Roanoke Fashion Week Returns Emma Thomas April 22, 2026