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Gov. Spanberger Bans State Police/Agencies From Cooperating With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet another sharp break from the administration of her predecessor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), by calling for state agencies to stop...

Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both...

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...

Virginia Senate Rejects Gun Control Bill Amendments

The Virginia Senate rejected the governor’s amendments to a bill that restricts the gun rights of anyone convicted for assault and battery of a...

The Last N&W Passenger Train Leaving Roanoke Was Steam-Powered

On March 30, 1971 Norfolk and Western announced that last runs of trains 301-304, The Wabash Cannonball, 121-124, The City of Decatur and 3-4,...

Roanoke Parks and Recreation to Seek Citizen Input on Facility Improvements

Roanoke’s Parks and Recreation Department is asking residents to help reimagine recreation facilities in the City. On Thursday, April 22, at 6 p.m., the...

Junior League of Roanoke Valley Announces $52,000 Awarded in Grants

The Junior League of Roanoke Valley (JLRV) announces $52,000 was awarded this year through the JLRV community grants. The JLRV’s community focus is addressing...

Passenger Rail Authority Appoints Executive Director, Marking Key Step for Transforming Rail in VA

The Board of the Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) has appointed Donald A. (“DJ”) Stadtler, Jr. as its first Executive Director. Established during the...

Blue Ridge Marathon To Return on April 17 

Using a healthy dose of social distancing, The Foot Levelers Blue Ridge Marathon, will return to Roanoke on April 17, 2021. Over 2,700 masked...
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