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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...

Roanoke City Transportation Division To Implement Safety Improvements Along Brandon Avenue

Consistent with Roanoke City’s Complete Streets Policy, the Transportation Division has worked to develop a Safety Improvements project along Brandon Avenue. As part of the...

Roanoke College Poll: Virginians Weigh In on State of Nation / Commonwealth and COVID-19 

Democrats and Republicans disagree on almost everything    Views of the United States, Biden, spending and taxing  Virginians generally favor the large spending plans passed by Congress and those...

Miss Virginia Pageant Comes Home To Roanoke

The Miss Virginia Pageant will be making a return to Roanoke after a 4 year hiatus.  The three night event will welcome the last...

Carilion Clinic Updates Hospital Visitation to Green Level Restrictions

Carilion experts continue to monitor the level of COVID-19 spread in the immediate community surrounding each hospital. With the decrease in community spread, Carilion...

No Vaccine Mandate to Attend, Work at A Virginia Community College

Masks are Optional for Those Fully Vaccinated Against COVID-19 Glenn Dubois, the chancellor of Virginia’s Community Colleges, made the following statement today regarding COVID-19 vaccines...

VDOT Launches Towing And Recovery Incentive Program On Interstate 81 Corridor

Beginning on May 24, 2021), Virginia’s Towing and Recovery Incentive Program (TRIP) is up and running on the Interstate 81 corridor. The Virginia Department...