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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...

Acting U. S. Attorney Appoints Dedicated Official to Answer Western VA Election Complaints

Acting United States Attorney Daniel P. Bubar has announced that Assistant United States Attorney Christopher Kavanaugh will lead the efforts of his Office in...

Carilion Clinic, LewisGale, Salem VA and VA Dept of Health Partner to Offer Community Flu Event

Flu season has officially begun. This year, however, health systems are also facing what has been coined as the "twin-demic." Flu and Covid-19 share...

First Year VA Tech Cadets Complete 13 Mile Caldwell March

On Saturday, Oct. 10, Virginia Tech’s first-year cadets completed the first phase of their cadet training with the fall Caldwell March. The cloudy weather didn’t...

City of Salem, Roanoke College, Ferrum College & ODAC Awarded New NCAA Championships

50th Stagg Bowl Will Be Played at Salem Stadium in 2023 Congratulations to the City of Salem, Roanoke College, Ferrum College and ODAC for being...

Virginia Tourism Revenues Reached $27 Billion in 2019

Travel and tourism will be vital to Virginia's recovery from COVID-19 pandemic ~ The Virginia Tourism Corporation announced today that Virginia's tourism industry generated $27...

Biden Maintains Lead Over Trump in Virginia / Voters Split on Faith in Fair Election

Former Vice President Joe Biden leads President Donald Trump by 15 percentage points (53%-38%) in Virginia according to The Reconnect Research/Roanoke College Poll. Only...