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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...

First U.S. Population to Experience Drone Delivery Gives Seal of Approval

The week of Thanksgiving last year, a postcard arrived in mailboxes in Christiansburg. A link to a survey was on the back. On the...

Griffith Speaks on House Floor About D.C. Statehood, Retrocession to Maryland

Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) spoke on the House floor Thursday April 22nd on behalf of his bill, H.R. 2614, the Compact Federal District Act,...

VA Tech: Transforming The Future of Electric Energy

“Virginia Tech is forging new frontiers in computing and applying solutions – to everything from cancer diagnosis to the smart farm to electric processing...

Does COVID-19 Vaccination Impact Blood Donation Eligibility?

This spring as COVID-19 vaccines become more available and people resume some of their favorite activities, the American Red Cross is reminding the public...

Governor’s Race Draws $11 Million Total in First-quarter Fundraising

The 13 candidates running for the Virginia executive mansion raised a total of over $11 million in three months, according to recently released finance...

Drug Takeback Day Events To Be Held Across Roanoke Region On Saturday

Virginians to take advantage of Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day to dispose of unused or expired medications, especially prescription opioids, before they...