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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...

VA Western Announces In-person Classes for Fall Semester 2021

Funding opportunities make college free for many students Virginia Western Community College announces plans to provide a full array of in-person classes for its Fall...

Catawba Sustainability Center Sips A Sweet and Rare Mountain Staple

For generations, farmers in the mountains of Appalachia have harvested sorghum and then slowly cooked it down into a sweet amber syrup, perfect for...

VDOT Holds Virtual Public Hearing For Project To Improve Route 220 Intersections

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) invites the public to attend a virtual design public hearing for a project to improve seven intersections along...

Study Reveals Virginia Is State With 4th Most Coronavirus Restrictions

The U.S. is making considerable progress with the distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine, and as a result states have been rolling back restrictions on...

Exhibit Showcases VT Student Work in Bringing Digital Literacy to Rural Nepal

Virginia Tech assistant professor of English Sweta Baniya strives to encourage her students to follow their passions and create things to be proud of....

Callery Pear Trees’ Spring Blossoms Threaten VA Biodiversity

Each spring, roadsides across the commonwealth are blanketed by white blossoms as wild Callery pear trees bloom. Though these conspicuous, early-blooming trees might look...
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