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Cave Spring Middle School Student Wins 2026 Roanoke County Spelling Bee in Historic Fashion

When it comes to making spelling bee history at Roanoke County Public Schools, Cave Spring Middle School 6th grader, Ashvin Pinnamaraju, and William Byrd Middle School 8th grader, Rory...

Defying Court Order, Delegates Rasoul, Franklin Vote for “Most Aggressive Gerrymander of any other State”

On Tuesday, February 10, freshman Del. Lily Franklin (D-Montgomery Co.) and Del. Salam "Sam" Rasoul...

Virginia Democrats Push “Most Aggressive Gerrymander Of Any Other State”

In what Cardinal News columnist Dwayne Yancey labels "sheer ugliness," Virginia Democrats on Feb. 5...

Gov. Spanberger Bans State Police/Agencies From Cooperating With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet another sharp break from the administration...

Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both...

They Run Like Girls

One hot July day back in 1983, 112 women and girls leaned forward, anticipating the starter’s gun, poised to launch themselves with arms flailing...

Daleville Exit 150 Makeover Could Be Years Down the Road

The traffic snarl that is Exit 150 in Daleville will be around at least another three years, even if funding for a fix...

Health Care Forum Big Draw in SW County

U.S. Congressman Bob Goodlatte (6th District) held a town hall meeting that was attended by over 600 people last week at Hidden Valley High...

Carilion Opens “Riverside 3”

Carilion Clinic opened the doors and dedicated the cornerstone of “Riverside 3” on Thursday - the newest facility to open in the Riverside Center. The...

Fleming Cuts the Ribbon

Roanokers had the opportunity to celebrate and tour the completed $57 million dollar William Fleming High School on September 3, just five days prior...

Bolling Touts Business Resumé

Lieutenant Governor Bill Bolling cruised through Roanoke on Tuesday as part of his Jobs for Virginians Tour, pushing an economic game plan he and...