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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...

United States Attorney’s Office, FBI Warn Residents of Online Dangers

As the world continues to operate in a more virtual environment due to COVID-19 restrictions, Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar and Christopher...

Northam Signs Law Repealing Death Penalty in Virginia

Governor Northam has signed legislation abolishing the death penalty, making Virginia the 23rd state, and the first in South, to stop executions. Senate Bill...

Roanoke “Spit-fire” Veneda Leslie Embodies Spunk, Savvy and Finesse

“I just want people to know that there really are those who love and care for others,” said a strong, misty-eyed Veneda Leslie. Veneda...

Virginia Announces Limited Capacity Increases for Indoor and Outdoor Gatherings as Cases Dropions Rise

As COVID-19 cases continue to drop in Virginia, certain sports and entertainment venues may begin to operate with additional capacity and indoor and outdoor...

Virginia Tech and UVA Virologists Develop Broadly Protective Coronavirus Vaccines

A candidate vaccine that could provide protection against the COVID-19 virus and other coronaviruses has shown promising results in early animal testing. The candidate coronavirus...

Due to COVID-19 Precautions, Tech Athletics Will Not Host Traditional Spring Football Game

With no spring game scheduled for 2021, Hokies hope to welcome fans back to Lane Stadium this fall  Virginia Tech Director of Athletics Whit Babcock...
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