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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...

VCU Poll: Warner Holds Comfortable Lead: Women Voters Favor Biden; Mixed Views on Mail-in Voting

A poll released this week by the Virginia Commonwealth University L. Douglas Wilder School of Government shows presidential candidate Joe Biden and U.S. Sen....

Birx Praises VA Tech for Developing Testing Site, Opening Campuses Amid Pandemic

A world-renowned health official, physician, and White House ambassador on Wednesday praised Virginia Tech’s work to develop its own coronavirus testing site and open...

Residential Real Estate Becoming More Attractive In The Suburbs

This year has culminated in a number of factors that are reshaping the landscape of U.S. real estate. A housing shift is occurring in...

Blue Ridge Parkway’s “Over-Mountain” Victory Celebration Goes Virtual  

The Blue Ridge Parkway has announced that the annual Overmountain Victory Celebration is going virtual for its 29th year.  Starting September 18th visitors can join...

VDOF Seeks Acorns/Nuts from Virginia Landowners

The Virginia Department of Forestry (VDOF) is again seeking 12 species of acorns and nuts that can be planted at its Augusta Forestry Center...

Roanoke Valley MLS Home Sales Data Released

The following statistics show the number of homes sold through the Multiple Listing Service of Roanoke Valley during the month of August, 2020. The 648...