Roanoke’s Iconic Neon Star May Need To Be Demolished, Replaced, City Records State

City leaders say any wholesale changes to the Star, which was erected in 1949, will only come after extensive community engagement.

The Mill Mountain Star, seen from the back, overlooking the Roanoke Valley in May 2023. PHOTO BY DON PETERSEN FOR THE ROANOKE RAMBLER

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