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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...

Exhibit Celebrates Work of Renowned Architect / Educator Leonard Currie

“I always wondered about him,” said Steve Tatum, digital collections and art curator at the University Libraries. “There was a large black and white picture...

Carilion Researchers Raise Awareness of Clinical Trials Available to Patients

Clinical trials are an integral part of finding new treatment options for patients. With more than 100 clinical trials currently offered through Carilion, patients...

Virginia Lifts Mask Mandate – COVID-19 Mitigation Measures To End on May 28

Commonwealth has administered nearly 7 million vaccines, 63 percent of Virginia adults have received at least one dose Virginia’s universal indoor mask mandate has been...

Elks Lodge 197 Continues Tradition of Scholarship Awards

Over four decades and counting. Like the Energizer bunny, the local Elks Lodge 197 Scholarship Night just keeps on going and going. And, impressively giving...

Race Festivities Provide $1.6 Million Boost to Regional Economy

In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Blue Ridge Marathon and related festivities are reported to have contributed $1,600,000 in regional economic impact. ...

Passenger Traffic Rebounds at Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport saw an 58% increase in March 2021 traffic versus February 2021. March 2021 saw 26,599 passengers fly via ROA compared...