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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...

City Council Issues Messages of Support to Community, Police Department

At the Sept. 21, 2020, City Council meeting, Council Member Bestpitch, on behalf of the Mayor and Council, read the following messages: Message to Our...

Antique and Classic Boat Society Welcomes Fall Like Weather

The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society participated in a cruise this past Saturday on Smith Mountain Lake. Six boats and...

Roanoke Drinking Water Ensured By Experts Who Forecast Health of Lakes and Reservoirs

During the 21st century, people around the world will continue to face grand challenges at the environment-human condition interface. Aquatic ecosystems in the United...

 Roanoke County Fire & Rescue Awarded Nearly 3 Million Dollar SAFER Grant

Roanoke County is pleased to announce a grant award for $2,916,945.00 from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) under the fiscal year 2019 Staffing...

New VA Tech Field House Fills Need For Rec Sports

Is it a bubble? That question occasionally popped up during the past year as the large white structure along Beamer Way just above the Chicken...

VHSL Announces Season Scheduling Plans For High School Sports

There may be a limited number of games, but at least high school athletes, coaches and fans have an idea of when games will...