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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...

Medical Student Envisions Future In Medicine Close to Her Hispanic Roots

Natalia Sutherland found out she was awarded a scholarship to attend the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine in a memorable way. It happened on an...

Heat and Dry Weather Pose Problems For Landscape Plants

High temperatures, combined with dry weather, pose a threat to Virginia’s home landscapes. Vegetable gardens, lawns, and even trees and shrubs are all susceptible...

Virginia Colleges Reopen With COVID-19 Data Available 

Virginia college students returning to campus amid the COVID-19 pandemic have been equipped with masks, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes. Now, many also have...

Virginia Seniors May Be Losing Over $3 Billion A Year to Elder Fraud

Last year, the Comparitech Research Group set out to uncover the true cost of elder fraud in the US by analyzing and extrapolating data...

Virginia War Memorial To Commemorate Patriot Day

Special Livestream Ceremony to Honor & Remember All Who Perished During Terrorist Attacks of September 11, 2001 The Virginia War Memorial will commemorate Patriot Day on...

Professor / Extension Expert Advises Against Ordering Live Baby Chicks Through Mail

“The ultimate solution is to order fertilized eggs and ship those. This requires the buyer to incubate the eggs at home and give them...
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