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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...

Local Women Build a House in a Nationwide Mother’s Day Habitat Initiative

With tools in their hands and good intentions in their hearts, 15 women from the Roanoke Valley participated in “National Women Build Week”...

A Healthier Creek Comes to Life at Garst Mill Park

Restoration is complete at Mudlick Creek at Garst Mill Park. A ribbon cutting last Thursday capped off the $500,000 price tag, with nearly $300,000...

71-Year-Old Attempts One More Parkway Tour

At age 71, Sam Jernigan wanted to see if he could do it just one more time – ride the entire length of the...

Council Relaxes Lawn Requirements; Lifeguards Still Needed

You mow yours, I’ll mow mine: City Manager Darlene Burcham admitted at Monday’s Roanoke City Council meeting that there has been some flak...

Don Caldwell Takes it All in Stride

While only a relatively few court cases end up going to trial, all still require the supervision of a prosecuting attorney to make...

Is Roanoke an Art-Friendly Town?

I was there, right in the middle of it, so I’m not opining second hand. I’m talking about the “Must See TV” performance art...