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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...

VA Tech Develops / Tests Face-shield to Protect Football Players Against COVID-19

Virginia Tech researchers have worked with the university’s athletic department to develop a football helmet face shield designed to block small droplets and reduce the...

Covington Native / Special Tactics Airman Awarded Silver Star Medal

A Special Tactics Airman was awarded the nation's third highest award for valor, the Silver Star Medal, during a ceremony at Pope Field, N.C.,...

Community Foundation Announces Grant to DePaul Community Resources

Community Foundation Serving Western Virginia has announced that it has awarded a grant of $34 000 to DePaul Community Resources to purchase a new...

Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance To Take Place Sept. 4-6

The Greenbrier Concours d’Elegance, which was moved from its traditional May spot on the calendar to September in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, will...

College Football Gets Unsettled As Cancellations Unravel Season

Songwriter Billy Preston would be proud. His 1972 hit, "Will It Go Round in Circles," could easily fit as the current theme song for NCAA...

After 8 Years, 11 Seasons and 143 Episodes Black Dog Salvage Calls It A Day on DYI

After calling it a day after 11 season's and bringing plenty of positive press and attention to the Roanoke Valley, Black Dog Salvage owners...