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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’s Star City Reads Receives National Recognition

Roanoke Recognized for Work Supporting Healthy Development The Campaign for Grade-Level Reading (CCLR) has announced that it is recognizing Roanoke’s Star City Reads initiative as...

Deer in the Headlights? Animal Strikes Spike in October, November and December

Deer Collisions in Virginia up 11% in 2019 Deer mating season is beginning and October, November and December are the most dangerous months in...

Virginia Raises Glass To 32nd Annual Wine Month

Virginians are invited to celebrate the richness of Virginia wine and raise a glass to the 32nd annual Virginia Wine Month this October. The...

Roanoke City Council Announces Candidates for Interviews to Fill Unexpired Term of Djuna Osborne

The following five candidates will be interviewed by Roanoke City Council to fill the unexpired City Council term of Djuna Osborne, beginning at 3...

Leap and VA Cooperative Extension Receive Farm To School Grant To Get Fresh Food To Roanoke City Students

Roanoke City Celebrates Farm To School Week With Roanoke City Public Schools, Boys & Girls Club, and Imagine Me Mentoring In July of 2020, the...

City of Roanoke Provides Response to Recent Increase in Gun Violence

On Thursday, Oct. 1, Mayor Sherman P. Lea, Vice-Mayor Joe Cobb, Roanoke Police Chief Sam Roman, and U.S. Marshal Tom Foster held a press...