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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...

Additional Lanes of Route 460 In Giles County Opened Following Mudslide

The Virginia Department of Transportation has reopened more lanes of Route 460 in Giles County that were closed previously following a mudslide that occurred...

General Assembly Votes To Remove Statue of U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Sr.

The Virginia General Assembly has voted to remove the statue of former U.S. Sen. Harry F. Byrd Sr. from Capitol Square, the area around...

Mill Mountain Zoo Announces New Operations / Development Directors

Mill Mountain Zoo Announces Amy M. Morgan as New Operations Director Mill Mountain Zoo welcomed Amy M. Morgan as the new Operations Director in January...

Student COVID-19 Case Investigators / Contact Tracers Develop Public Health Skills

Expectations are clearly defined for individuals who receive a call from a COVID-19 contact tracer or case investigator. But who are the people asking...

Capacity Limits for Outdoor Sports and Entertainment Venues Increased as COVID-19 Infection Rates Fall, Vaccinations Rise

~ Indoor capacity limits to remain in place, overnight summer camps can open May 1 with mitigation measures ~ As COVID-19 hospitalizations and infection rates...

Lawmakers Repeal Ban on Abortion Coverage Through State Exchange Plans

The Virginia General Assembly passed two bills that repeal the ban keeping some health insurance plans sold in the state from covering abortions. House Bill...
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