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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...

Keep Virginia Beautiful Sign-Ups in Full Swing for Shiver in Virginia

Keep Virginia Beautiful (KVB) is seeing numbers rise as more people sign up for Shiver in Virginia, a revamped version of the annual Shiver...

14 Projects Earn Grants Through Roanoke Outside Initiative

Project Outside is distributing $100,000 in grant funding for projects throughout the Roanoke Region thanks to donations from corporate partners and individuals. Project Outside funded...

VA Tech Data and Decision Sciences Building Construction Underway

The first building of Virginia Tech’s Global Business and Analytics Complex at Virginia Tech is coming to life. Construction has begun at the corner of...

UVA Study: Exercise During Pregnancy Can Save Children From Health Problems as Adults

Parental Obesity Predisposes Children to Develop Diabetes, Metabolic Issues Exercise during pregnancy may let mothers significantly reduce their children’s chances of developing diabetes and other...

Virginian’s Sleep While Northam Signs 80 Bills Into Law

Do the vast majority of Virginian's have an understanding of the requirements being enacted by these 80 bills? It seems unlikely. Ralph Northam has signed...

CDC Updates COVID-19 Guidance For Healthcare Settings and Nursing Homes

Healthcare facilities in Virginia can expand visitation practices for residents and their families, the Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced March 10. The CDC has...
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