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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...

FTC Issues Challenge to Carilion Acquisitions

The Federal Trade Commission issued an administrative complaint last week challenging Carilion Clinic’s 2008 acquisition of two outpatient clinics in Roanoke. Prior to...

Area’s First “EarthCraft” Home Makes Debut

Daleville Town Center, a Botetourt County development unique to the Roanoke Valley, unveiled a new type of green building to the community last week....

Downtown Roanoke: A Foodie’s Delight

As nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts will attest, the Roanoke Valley has always been known for its scenic vistas, spectacular drives and miles of...

Health Watch: Managing Life with Alzheimer’s

About 5.3 million people in the U.S. currently have Alzheimer’s Disease, the most common form of dementia. One of the most important events...

“I Love Virginia Fest” Draws Hundreds to Elmwood Park

Hundreds turned out at Elmwood Park last Friday evening for the inaugural "I Love Virginia Fest," a free community concert that featured a...

Roanoke and Chilean Youth Make Big Impact in Virginia

For many people, the phrase “youth group mission trip” usually conjures up visions of young people leaving home and traveling to work, minister and...