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Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both political parties, for their comments on the possibility of the venerable Virginia Military Institute...

War Department Wades Into VMI Controversy

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

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that...

“Borrowed Time” Brings New Life Perspective to Moneta Couple

“Every day is a gift. Every beat of your heart is precious.” Jeffrey Suggs Jeffrey Suggs understands what it means to redeem time. He is...

Fralin Biomedical Research Institute to Advance Brain / Cancer Research With Focused Ultrasound

By 2034, nearly one-quarter of Americans will have reached retirement age, according to the United States Census Bureau. But as people age, the brain...

Blue Ridge Parkway Tourism Creates $1.3 Billion in Economic Benefits

Report shows visitor spending supports 15.5 thousand jobs in local economy A new National Park Service (NPS) report shows that 14.1 million visitors to the...

Concrete Canoe Team Takes Home Regional Championship

Concrete is heavy, which makes it strong and durable, so it’s considered a top choice as a material for construction projects, but not an...

3 Questions First-Time Homebuyers Should Ask Themselves

Experts predict 2021 will continue to be a strong year for the housing market. Zillow forecasts a 21.9 percent increase in annual home sales...

Roanoke Public Libraries Receive More Than 41,000 Books

Roanoke Public Libraries has announced that they have received a substantial donation of children's books from the Soho Center. Soho's "READ and READY!" donation...