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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 STAR SPECIAL: Pre-Election Interview With David Bowers

The name “David Bowers” is familiar to most Roanokers--after all, he has served as mayor an impressive four terms (16 years) and owns his...

VA Republicans Claim Election Integrity Remains Intact for November 3 Contest

Earlier this month, a lawsuit was filed against the Department of Elections asking a court to issue a common-sense ruling - a state agency...

New Water Tank in Franklin County Offers a Greeting to Visitors

A new water tank was erected this summer by the Western Virginia Water Authority at the Summit View Business Park along Hwy 220 in...

Northam Signs Sweeping New Laws to Change Policing in Virginia

Governor Ralph Northam has signed new laws that will significantly change police and criminal justice methods in Virginia. “Too many families, in Virginia and across...

Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission Seeks Public Input on Transportation

Every five years, the twenty-year long-range multimodal transportation plan for the Roanoke Valley is updated. This year, the rural long-range transportation plan extending from...

Texas Tavern, Black Dog Salvage, and Simply Framing Partner to Fundraise for Local Non-profit Tudor House

Three local businesses – The Texas Tavern, Black Dog Salvage and Simply Framing by Kristi – have joined forces to raise money for Tudor...
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