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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...

New Leadership in Place for 2021 Virginia’s Veterans Parade

After starting and running the annual Downtown Roanoke Virginia's Veterans Parade for over a decade, organizers Jeff Perkins and Bill Hume are transitioning the...

After “Overwhelming Year” of Remote Learning, Students Welcome Return to Campus

"Devastated." "Drained." "Depressed." Those are just a few words college students used to describe the past 15 months since the pandemic hit. This past year...

DMV to Expand Appointment Opportunities as COVID-19 Restrictions are Eased

Customer Service Centers are Now Able to Open Additional Windows In line with the State of Virginia's decision to ease current COVID-19 restrictions, the Virginia...

VA Tech Cybersecurity Program Graduates First Students

Among the students receiving degrees from Virginia Tech this spring and summer will be the first 50 graduates of a fast-growing cybersecurity program specifically...

Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator Announces Retirement

Liz Belcher will retire in August as the Roanoke Valley Greenway Coordinator after 25 years. Liz began working as coordinator in 1996 when the...

Air Travel Picks Up But Far From Full Recovery

Air travel plummeted during the pandemic. Experts say that travel trends will change as more people get vaccinated and begin traveling again. Over 1 million...