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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...

Blue Ridge Parkway Issues Winter Travel Reminders

Visitors Reminded to Plan for Winter Maintenance & Weather Closures National Park Service managers have issued a reminder that winter weather conditions and seasonal road...

Virginia Home Sales See Third Month of Double-Digit Price Growth 

October home prices jump nearly 15% over last year  According to the October 2020 Home Sales Report released by Virginia REALTORS, home prices continue to surge...

Goodwill Sees Surge in Online Shopping As Result of COVID-19

While the COVID-19 pandemic has been a difficult time for most businesses and organizations, including non-profits, there have been unique growth opportunities. Goodwill Industries of the Valleys has seen online shopping...

Roanoke Fire-EMS Acquires Two Zoll Ventilators

Roanoke Fire-EMS recently acquired two new Zoll Ventilators. Equipment that is new for Emergency Medical Services in the Roanoke Valley. The compact transport ventilators are...

VHSL Clarifies New Directives For Upcoming High School Sports Season

A Super Bowl ticket can be a hard find. Same for a ducat to The Masters golf tournament. When high school basketball returns to action...

Attorney Indicted on Federal Wire Fraud, Mail Fraud, False Statement Charges

A federal grand jury sitting in U.S. District Court in Roanoke indicted Cherie Anne Washburn, a former attorney who specialized in elder law and...
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