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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 County Citizens Eligible for Flood Insurance Discount

Roanoke County Administrator Dan O’Donnell has announced that Roanoke County has maintained a “Class 8” designation in the Community Rating System (CRS). This means...

VA Tech Design Team Places Second in National Aircraft Design Competition

As the rate of air travel increases around the globe, so does congestion of major commercial airports, resulting in issues including delays, not enough...

More Virginia Colleges Scrap Traditional Spring Break

A growing number of Virginia colleges are announcing that spring break will be canceled or modified in an effort to mitigate the spread of...

VA Tech Researchers Awarded $1 Million Grant to Study Survival of SARS-CoV-2 on Food Surfaces

From the delivery of an Amazon package to ordering takeout food, people touch a multitude of surfaces every day, leaving behind residue, germs, and...

Class of 2024 Medical Students Honored in White Coat Ceremony

When the class of 2024 began their studies this summer at the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, they...

VA Legislators Advance Controversial Police / Criminal Justice Reform Measures

The Virginia General Assembly wrapped up the agenda this month for the special session that began Aug. 18. Legislators introduced over 50 police and...
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