People braved the blustery conditions this morning to celebrate a big day for a local landmark.

This weekend marks a milestone for one of Roanoke’s most iconic landmarks, the Mill Mountain Star, which is celebrating its 75th anniversary.

Thanks to Jessica for today’s Picture of the Day of the Mill Mountain Star.

An exciting addition to the Mill Mountain Star that could save lives — a 24/7 AED.

To kickstart American Heart Month, Vice Mayor Joe Cobb and local business AED Team members will cut the ribbon for Roanoke's newest public-access AED station at the famous Mill Mountain Star.

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is temporarily renaming the iconic Mill Mountain Star.

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center released a red-tailed hawk from the Mill Mountain Star.

One of the men behind the Mill Mountain Star’s creation is crediting his life’s success to the family he loves deeply, including his late wife.

Good news for people all around the Roanoke Valley — the iconic Mill Mountain Star is here to stay.

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is hosting an auction of the Mill Mountain Star, and if you have the highest bid, you’ll get ownership of the star for a year

Using his company to help the American Red Cross during an emergency blood shortage while also becoming a regular blood donor himself is what constructed a hero spotlight on Sam Lionberge

Happy birthday, Mill Mountain Star!

The Kiwanis Club of Roanoke auctioned off the landmark to raise money for community projects and scholarships.

Kiwanis Club of Roanoke is offering you the opportunity to put your name by the star in effort to raise funds.

ROANOKE, Va. – The iconic landmark that gave the Star City its nickname celebrated its 71st birthday on Monday. The Mill Mountain Star was first illuminated on Nov. 23, 1949. The 88-foot tall structure is the largest free-standing man-made star in the world. It was originally meant to be only a temporary fixture to ring in the holiday season, but people loved it so much, it stuck around. Allie said visitors to Roanoke ask about the Mill Mountain Star more than anything else.

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You will see a path that leads to the start of the monument trail. The monument trail is marked with yellow blazes. A quarter mile later, you will be met with the intersection to continue the monument trail to the bottom of the mountain, or take the star trail up to the top. We sat on the bench for a minute and drank some water, then took the star trail to the top. This part of the trail is a little steeper as it starts to traverse up the mountain.

ROANOKE, Va. - Roanoke's Berglund Center will overflow with superheroes, video game characters and even some TV and movie costumes so good you'll do a double take at the Big Lick Comic Con happening this weekend. The Grandin is a sponsor of Big Lick Comic Con, the fifth con is slated for this weekend. JD Sutphin of Big Lick Entertainment makes it happen and has been excited by the growth. Big Lick Comic Con has carved out a niche matching people with the right amount of entertainment and excitement at the right price. Tickets are still available for Big Lick Comic Con and kids under 10 years old are free.