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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...

Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center Receives Baby North American River Otters

The Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center of Roanoke has received a pair of baby North American river otters. Although the center sees more than 160...

Carilion Trauma Team Joins Trauma Survivors in The Race to Rebuild

Carilion Trauma Services is teaming up with former trauma patients as part of the national Trauma Survivors Network (TSN) - a community of patients and...

Virginia Restaurants Face New Challenges at Brink of Full Reopening

Virginia restaurants will soon be able to host more patrons, but establishments may not be able to accommodate more guests due to a shortage...

Unarmed Civilian Protection Training to Be Offered

On June 5, peacebuilders from across Virginia will gather to discuss and practice how to hold space for peace during contentious community events. An Unarmed...

Virginia College Students React to Possible COVID Vaccine Requirement

Virginia colleges are beginning to announce mandatory fall COVID-19 vaccine policies following the state attorney general's opinion that higher education institutes can require the...

Price Gouging Protections In Effect Following State of Emergency Declaration

In response to the Colonial Pipeline ransomeware attack that has disrupted gasoline supply throughout the Commonwealth, Governor Ralph Northam’s declaration of a state of...