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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 U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar Recognizes Police Week

In honor of National Police Week, Acting U.S. Attorney Daniel P. Bubar recognizes the service and sacrifice of federal, state, local, and Tribal law...

Virginia Among States Most Likely To See Limited Fuel Availability With Pipeline Shutdown

Gas Prices Jump Six Cents on the Week, Likely to Climb Higher with Pipeline Shutdown AAA is forecasting gas prices to climb this week in...

Roanoke City to Refund Parking Citations Issued in Error

On June 15, 2020, the City of Roanoke Auditing Report concerning On-Street Parking found a potential issue in which parking citations were issued in...

VA Tech Researcher Looks to Instill Pride and Hope for Rural Schoolchildren

Negative depictions of life in rural America can shake the confidence of promising young people. From criticisms about how they talk to how they...

Med School Moms Find Support in Each Other, Families, and School Community

Nerves are common on the first day of medical school. Will the curriculum be as tough as expected? What will my classmates be like?...

Norfolk Southern Railway to Expand Passenger Rail to Southwest Virginia

The State of Virginia and the Norfolk Southern Railway have reached and agreement to extend passenger rail service to the New River Valley for...