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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 (D-Roanoke City) voted for HB 29, which passed the House of Delegates with a...

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...

War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

The controversy surrounding the governance of the fabled Virginia Military Institute (VMI) ratcheted up a...

New Flag Flies Over Roanoke

Last Friday was the perfect day for a Flag raising and dedication ceremony.  The sun shone bright, the clouds were fluffy and a gentle...

Roanoke Library’s “Virginia Room” is a Treasure Trove

Roanoke City public libraries recently held an open house for the Virginia Room, a research center at the main branch on Jefferson Street...

Smith Mountain Lake Swing-Fore-a-Cure Earns $230,000 for American Cancer Society

The second annual Swing fore a Cure golf tournament recently raised more than 0,000 to help fight cancer. The event follows a highly...

Historical Society of Western Virginia Elects New Board of Directors

The Historical Society of Western Virginia is pleased to announce the induction of our Board of Directors for the Fiscal Year 2009-2010. New Directors...

Hollins to Participate in Virginia Private College Week

Hollins University is among 25 institutions across the Commonwealth taking part in Virginia Private College Week, July 27 through August 1. The program...

Teenagers Have Heart

What do get when you take 47 Roanoke teenagers to Lancaster, Pennsylvania for a week of hard labor? According to Beth Derringer, an adult leader...