back to top

News

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...

Carilion Clinic / Roanoke City to Host Vaccination Event for Roanoke Citizens 65 and Older

UPDATE: Registration is NOW FULL for this weekend's 65+ community COVID-19 vaccine event. Carilion Clinic and the Roanoke City and Alleghany Health Districts will host...

Legislation to Protect Wildlife Corridors Introduced in Virginia State Senate

Virginia State Senator David W. Marsden introduced wildlife conservation legislation that will benefit the Commonwealth’s wildlife and residents. SB 1274 promotes the protection of wildlife...

2021 Highland County Maple Festival Cancelled, But Maple Syrup Still Flows

The Highland County Chamber of Commerce has made the decision to officially cancel both weekends of the 2021 Highland County Maple Festival, originally scheduled...

Virginia Photographer Files Suit to “Stop State From Censoring, Controlling Artistic Work”

A lawsuit that challenges a state law, enacted July 1, 2020, that forces Bob Updegrove to use his artistic talents to photograph same-sex weddings...

VDH Expands Partnership With Walgreens To Offer Antigen Testing at No Cost

COVID-19 tests to be offered in fifteen Walgreens locations across Virginia The Virginia Department of Health (VDH) announced today that it has expanded its partnership...

IRS Criminal Investigation Warns VA Taxpayers About New Wave of COVID-19 Scams

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI) is warning Virginia taxpayers about a new wave of COVID-19-related scams as the agency delivers the...