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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...

“Refugee Soccer” Helps Newcomers Transition to U.S.

Area refugees, who speak many different languages, gather together on Saturdays to play soccer in Roanoke parks.  Yes, they are playing a game…but the...

Roanoke’s McFadden to Be Inducted into Tech Wall of Fame

There is a Wall of Fame at Virginia Tech which recognizes Virginia Tech Alumni who have distinguished themselves through contributions of service in...

Vinton School District Race Heats Up

The Vinton District representative on the Roanoke County School Board, Mike Stovall, has some opposition this November as he runs for a fourth term....

My Kind of Politics . . .

8th District Delegate Morgan Griffith held his 14th annual Greater Griffith Open Putt-Putt Tournament last Thursday, August 27th.  Dozens of kids and their...

Annual School Convocation a Chance to Celebrate Success

Roanoke City held its annual convocation at the Civic Center on Monday which has become a pep rally of sorts for teachers and administrators....

Firefighters Endure Intense Training to Lower Risk of Tragedy

Being a firefighter in Roanoke County may not be as difficult and life threatening on a day-to-day basis as it might be in cities...