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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...

VTC Scientists, City of Hope Aim to Improve Therapy for Brain Cancer

Glioblastoma multiforme is among the most lethal of cancers and the most stubborn in the face of treatment. Fewer than 20 percent of patients...

Antique and Classic Boat Society Holds Spring Workshop

The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society recently held their annual spring workshop at the homes of John and Beth Coffman,...

National Associations Collaborate With Good Samaritan Advance Cardiac Care

NEW RESOURCE COMBATS HEART FAILURE Program will improve quality and access to hospice and palliative/advanced illness care care for heart patients and keep them from...

Commonwealth Cyber Initiative Funds $1 Million in Learning Projects for VA Students

The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has funded $1 million in experiential learning projects for students across Virginia to help build the state’s vital cybersecurity workforce. The seven...

Project Faith Volunteers to Serve HopeTree Family Services and Mountain Zoo

On Friday, April 30, students, faculty, staff, alumni and parent volunteers from Faith Christian School in Roanoke County will donate more than 2,000 volunteer...

DHS Extends REAL ID Full Enforcement Deadline to May 2023

Secretary of Homeland Security Alejandro N. Mayorkas has announced the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is extending the REAL ID full enforcement date by...