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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...

Susan G. Komen Virginia Blue Ridge to Disaffiliate From National Organization

Assets and funds will be locally distributed as restricted gifts, and operations will formally cease effective March 31, 2021 Susan G. Komen Virginia Blue Ridge,...

Virginia’s Highway System Slips From 2nd Place to 21st in U.S.

When considering highway quality, safety and cost efficiency, a Reason Foundation report found Virginia had the 21st-best highway system in the U.S. This year's ranking was...

Virginia Counties Consider Nullifying Northam’s COVID-19 Restrictions

Three counties have considered resolutions that effectively would halt the enforcement of Gov. Ralph Northam’s COVID-19 orders amid heightened restrictions, but two have already...

Virginia Democrat Delegate Wants Possible Marijuana Tax Revenue Used For Reparations

Del. Lee Carter wants revenue from the possible legalization of recreational marijuana to be used as reparations for Black and Indigenous Virginians. The idea of...

The City’s Comprehensive Plan, “City Plan 2040” Draft for Read For Review and Approval

Roanoke City's Comprehensive Plan, known as "Plan 2040" is under consideration at public hearings before the Planning Commission and City Council.  (Citizens may Click...

343rd Annual Indian Tax Tribute Ceremony Takes Place at Governor’s Mansion

A small delegation from the Mattaponi Indian Tribe and the Pamunkey Indian Tribe visited the Executive Mansion in Richmond for the 343rd annual Indian...
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