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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 City / Center for Innovative Technology Partner on Flood Sensors

As the 35th anniversary of The Flood of 1985 approaches, a unique partnership has emerged to seek flood safety improvements. The Commonwealth of Virginia, through the Center...

VTC Scientists to Give Virtual Presentation on Steps to Stopping Cancer

A year ago, Virginia Tech united its biomedical and technical expertise into a Cancer Research Alliance to take on the second leading cause of...

Virginia Voters, Legislators Split on Redistricting Amendment

Before Kelly Herring voted in the presidential election, she was undecided on a key vote, and it wasn’t who she was going to elect...

Virginia Localities Take Precautions to Protect Voters, Workers 

Virginia localities are taking a number of precautions to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 at polling places even though masks will not be required. Saturday...

Virginia High School Basketball Gets Green Light To Resume In December

Will we finally see a jump ball? No, we won't. Will we finally see a packed gym with fans shouting and filling the bleachers? No way. But, can...

Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Announce Agreement to Spur Offshore Wind Energy

Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia have announced a three-state collaboration to advance offshore wind projects in the region and promote the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic...
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