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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...

Backpacking Course Marches On In Outdoor Classroom

Sometimes the real-world application of coursework is just flat out sweet. “It was just so satisfying to finally see that fire get started and get...

Carilion Emergency Department Overflow Garage To Be Closed For 3 Months

As part of the preparations for the new Crystal Spring Tower, Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital will close its Emergency Department (ED) parking garage under...

Dickens of A Christmas Reimagined for 2020

Roanoke's Dickens of a Christmas celebration has been a holiday tradition in the Roanoke Valley for well over 30 years. It’s an event that...

The Inn at Virginia Tech Celebrates 15th Anniversary During Historic Year

Blacksburg hotel remains at the heart of Hokie hospitality amid 2019-2020 challenges, sees positive future ahead The Inn at Virginia Tech and Skelton Conference Center...

Virginia Has Relatively Quiet Election Day at Polls

Some of the longest lines reported around the state were seen before sunrise, as voters waited for Election Day polls to open. Some of...

Candidates and Groups Drop Over $12 Million in Virginia on Facebook Ad Spending

Facebook is for more than likes these days, with the platform getting its share of Virginia political and issue spending to the tune of...
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