>>Roanoke Celebrates 75th Birthday of the Mill Mountain Star
(Roanoke, VA) -- The Star City of the South celebrates a fun birthday over the weekend. Thomas Cage with more.Preview: Wrap Script:
In 1949, the Roanoke star, also known as the Mill Mountain Star, was first illuminated on November 23rd as a way to kick off the holiday shopping season. Former Mayor and historian Nelson Harris appeared in a multi-part video on the city's Facebook page telling the history.Preview: Roanoke held a celebration Saturday for the 75th year of the lighting of the icon.