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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 Tech to Help Lead Defense Dept’s New Acquisition Innovation and Research Center

Virginia Tech has been chosen as one of three institutions to lead the new Acquisition Innovation and Research Center (AIRC). Funded by the Department of Defense...

Lawmakers Amend Virginia Human Rights Act; Kill Workplace Harassment Bills

The Virginia General Assembly passed several bills this session expanding employment protections for people with disabilities and domestic workers but killed a pair of...

Virginia Schools Can Now Opt For Remote Learning During Inclement Weather

Virginia lawmakers insisted there will still be snow days for public school students, though the General Assembly recently passed legislation allowing unscheduled remote learning...

Study: Virginia Least Safest State During COVID-19

With only 7.9% of the population fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of March 2, and vaccination being an essential component for full reopening of...

Volunteers Needed To Support Roanoke Blood Drives

The American Red Cross has an urgent need for volunteers to help with blood drives. Just as blood donations are essential to the health...

County School Board Supports Plan To Bring Back Hybrid Students Four Days A Week

RCPS Expandable Schedule Plan expands for a third time Following the successful expansion of the Roanoke County Public Schools Expandable Schedule Plan in October 2020...
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