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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...

RIDE Solutions Celebrates Bike Month / Announces New Self-Guided Tours

As the weather improves and people are looking for ways to get out and explore, RIDE Solutions is celebrating Bike Month by expanding their...

Cox Holds Early Lead – Looks to Win Republican Nomination / Executive Mansion

Del. Kirk Cox, R-Colonial Heights, has his sights set on the Virginia executive mansion in November, but first he must beat six other candidates...

Virginia’s Real Estate Market Is Exploding: What Investors Need To Know

In 2020, the pandemic immobilized huge sections of the economy. The shutdown of non-essential businesses left 9.6 million people unemployed or laid off with...

VA Photographer Appeals Decision Allowing State to Censor / Control Work

Alliance Defending Freedom attorneys filed an appeal Wednesday of a federal district court’s decision to dismiss a Virginia photographer’s lawsuit against state officials. The lawsuit challenges a state...

Regional Commission / Preservation Foundation Offer Historic Church Bicycle Tours

With group rides prohibited due to the pandemic, RIDE Solutions, the region’s commuter assistance program, developed several self-guided, themed, bicycle tours featuring everything from...