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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...

Roanoke Times Building Goes On The Chopping Block

The Roanoke Times will no longer have a home in the iconic downtown building it's lived in for more than a century. Management announced Wednesday...

Study Shows Virginia Has 2nd Most Coronavirus Restrictions in The U.S.

With the U.S. starting to open up more but a full reopening only possible once we achieve widespread vaccination, the personal-finance website WalletHub today...

VA Tech Launches Center for Advanced Innovation in Agriculture

The agricultural landscape is changing. Increased food production is needed to support the world population. Innovative efficiencies are needed throughout agriculture. Climate change scenarios...

Roanoke Parks and Recreation Receives $20,000 Grant for Youth Outdoor Programs

Roanoke Parks and Recreation has received $20,000 from the Appalachian Trail Conservancy Community Impact Grant to fund youth programing that encourages local youth to...

VA Enacts First In Nation Mandatory COVID-19 Workplace Standards

Governor Northam Mandates disease preparedness / response plans, record keeping, training, and additional hazard communication processes Virginia’s permanent COVID-19 workplace safety and health rules have...

In Memoriam: John Lewis, Public Servant and Son of Apple Ridge Farm Founder Peter Lewis

The community and the family that surrounds Roanoke non-profit Apple Ridge Farm is saddened and is mourning the loss of one of our finest...
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