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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...

Will The Pandemic Impact Hokie Spirit?

How is the COVID-19 pandemic affecting the spirit of Hokie Nation? Will the warm feelings that unite all those who have graced the halls...

VDOT Seeks Input to Improve Intersections Along Route 220 South of Roanoke

The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) is seeking public comments about a project that is under development to improve signalized intersections along Route 220...

VTC Scientists Advance Critical Understanding of Blood-brain Barrier Health

Hard skulls help protect our brains from physical injuries. In addition to a tough outer shell, brains have internal defenses, including a powerful shield called...

Hokie BugFest Goes Virtual For 10th Anniversary

Bug enthusiasts will gather together for a 10th year in a row — this time online at hokiebugfest.org — to celebrate the exciting science of...

United Way Program In Place To Support Those Experiencing Difficult Times

It’s not your imagination. Everything is weird right now. Healthy Roanoke Valley, a program of United Way of Roanoke Valley in partnership with dozens of...

YouthHQ@Goodwill Has Capacity to Support Virtual Learning of More Roanoke City Students

YouthHQ@Goodwill, Goodwill Industries of the Valleys’ youth center in Roanoke, has been named as a Virtual Academy location for Roanoke City Public Schools (RCPS)....