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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...

GOP Ticket Just Says “Yes” During Roanoke Stop

Bob McDonnell, Bill Bolling and Ken Cuccinelli stopped in Roanoke Monday morning to address supporters as part of their “Just Say Yes” tour....

Southwest County Debate Focused on Rec Center, Crime and Funds

Roanoke County Supervisor (Windsor Hills district) Joe McNamara and challenger Ed Elswick squared off in a debate at the Bent Mountain Fire Station...

VT Carilion School of Medicine Program Granted Accreditation

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine has announced that the school's educational program leading to the doctor of medicine (M.D.) degree has...

Festival in the Park

Brand Inspires Participation with “If Not Me, Then Who?”

E. Cabell Brand has been called many things: Chairman of the Cabell Brand Center, international development consultant and social activist, creator of TAP...

Roanoke Pooches Unleashed: Long-Awaited Dog Park Opens In City

A portion of Highland Park is now “going to the dogs” after Roanoke officials and residents dedicated the city’s first off-leash dog park...