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 Olde Salem Brewing Company launches food service at downtown Roanoke location Clark Palmer June 5, 2026 Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport launches daily nonstop service to Dallas-Fort Worth Web Staff June 5, 2026 Sen. Warner sponsors bipartisan bill to make hot rotisserie chicken SNAP-eligible Clark Palmer June 5, 2026