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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 Parks and Rec Asks For Feedback On 2021 Mill Mountain Trails Plan

Roanoke Parks and Recreation is asking for feedback for the 2021 2021 Mill Mountain Trails Plan. In March 2019, a task force of staff,...

Grant Aims to Accelerate Shellfish Aquaculture / Boost Virginia Coastal Economies

Oysters, mussels, and scallops are the shellfish that are a vital component of coastal economies that are both sustainable and environmentally beneficial. However, in...

Bill to Remove Byrd Statue from Capitol Quietly Heads to House Floor for Vote

Delegate Jay Jones’ bill to direct the state to remove the statue of Harry F. Byrd, Sr. from Capitol Square, a measure he first...

Virginia’s 2020 Home Sales Top 2019 Sales by Nearly 11% 

Virginia’s housing market resilient amid pandemic and economic downturn  According to the December 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, Virginia’s housing market surged...

Roanoke County Backpack Run is Back

The Backpack Run, presented by the Roanoke County Public Schools Education Foundation, is back.  This year’s Backpack Run offers the best of both worlds...

VA Tech Researcher’s Propose Elegant Solution to Asian Carp Invasion: Eat Them

Imagine you’re driving a boat. You’re enjoying a weekend day at the lake, the wind whipping through your hair and the sun warm on...
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