back to top
Support Us!
Weekly Newsletter

News

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...

Branch Recieves $300 Million Project To Widen Route 58 Over Lovers Leap Mountain

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) has entered into an amended agreement with Branch Civil Inc. to widen 7.4 miles of Route 58 in...

Construction Progresses at Blacksburg Transit Multi-Modal Transit Facility

Workers are preparing to begin construction soon at the new Blacksburg Transit Multi-Modal Transit Facility, which will improve the long-term transit experience on the Virginia...

Virginia Western Re-opens In-person Motorcycle Safety Program;

Virginia Western Community College is re-opening its in-person Motorcycle Safety Program, licensed by the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) as a Virginia Rider...

City Partners with Local Agencies to Bring Awareness to Child Abuse Prevention Month

The City of Roanoke’s Human/Social Services Department is partnering with Children's Trust, Blue Ridge Behavioral Healthcare, Total Action for Progress (TAP), Prevent Child Abuse...

Campus Trees at VA Tech Help Train Next Generation of Arboriculturists

The Alwood Oak, one of the most distinctive trees on the Virginia Tech campus, is taking on a new role this year: teaching assistant. Raised...

Governor Northam Proposes Accelerating Marijuana Legalization To July 2021

Ralph Northam has proposed moving up the legalization of simple possession of marijuana to July 1, 2021, nearly three years sooner than previously planned. The...
1...357358359...1,205Page 358 of 1,205

About us

Formerly known in print as The Roanoke Star Sentinel; TheRoanokeStar.com is an independent, community-focused online news source.

Company

The latest

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

News 0
On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet...

ROBERT L. MARONIC: When Is Trump’s Promise To Iran That “Help Is On The Way” Finally Going To Happen?

Columnists 0
There was a horrific, chaotic carnage in the streets of...

The 45-Day April Special Election Is NOT “Affordable”

Commentary 0
AFFORDABLE The goal for 2026 is affordable! A special election...

Search

Support The Roanoke Star

© 2025 TheRoanokeStar.com. All Rights Reserved.