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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...

Book Details the History of Old Southwest in Words and Pictures

Joel Richert’s book, “In Retrospect,” is a rare compilation of Old Southwest history, featuring vintage pictures of one of Roanoke’s oldest neighborhoods. “There are over...

Fibromyalgia Affects Everyone – Not Just Those Who Have It

Editor’s note: Star-Sentinel contributor Susan Ayers struggles with Fibromyalgia. National Fibromyalgia Awareness Day, led by the National Fibromyalgia Association, was observed earlier this week....

Webster Named Director of Center for Performing Arts

When it comes to theatre, Carol Webster has brought national attention to Roanoke County.  Starting July 1, Webster will turn her artistic talents to...

Roanoke Catholic Students Compete in “Boosterthon”

Roanoke Catholic School held what certainly appeared to be a popular fundraiser on its campus last week. The “Boosterthon Fun Run” featured two tracks...

Gaskins Responds to Arrest; Supports Officer’s Decision

Editor’s note: Roanoke City police Chief Joe Gaskins released the following statement regarding the arrest made by Officer R.B. “Bill” Lucas May 14...

Paying Their Respects

First Christian Church in Roanoke played host to the annual Law Enforcement Memorial service last week, with officers from numerous jurisdictions on hand to...