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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...

Senate Passage of Bill for In-Person Education Brings Mixed Reaction

A bill which would require in-person instruction, along with virtual learning, be made available to Virginia public school students upon request passed the Virginia...

Virginia Senate Committee Rejects Hate Crime Expansion Bill

Legislators attempted to pass a bill that would expand the definition of a hate crime to include crimes against people based on perception, but...

Skanska Completes Fralin Biomedical Research Institute / VTC Addition 

New Building Connects to VTC School of Medicine and Research Institute Skanska USA has completed the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC Addition. The...

Roanoke County Launches Economic Development Strategic Planning Effort

"ELEVATE Roanoke County" Plan will guide work in promoting a good business climate, growth in jobs and investment, economic health and recovery Roanoke County has...

Your Participation In VA Tech Mesonet Project Can Save Lives

My name is Zach Behl, and I am a Virginia Tech student volunteering for the National Weather Service in Blacksburg. I am a second...

Virginia House Delegate Tries Again to Advance Paid Sick Leave Bill

A Virginia House of Delegates committee advanced a measure into A Virginia House of Delegates committee advanced a measure into appropriations that would provide...
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