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Delegates Rasoul, Franklin Vote for “Most Aggressive Gerrymander of any other State”

On Tuesday, February 10, freshman Del. Lily Franklin (D-Montgomery Co.) and Del. Salam "Sam" Rasoul (D-Roanoke City) voted for HB 29, which passed the House of Delegates with a...

Virginia Democrats Push “Most Aggressive Gerrymander Of Any Other State”

In what Cardinal News columnist Dwayne Yancey labels "sheer ugliness," Virginia Democrats on Feb. 5...

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...

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...

Virginia Tech Researchers Establish Reverse Genetics System to Facilitate COVID-19 Research

The novel coronavirus, or SARS-CoV-2, is currently causing a worldwide pandemic that has infected more than 5 million human beings, and the number continues...

Covid-19 Causes In-Person Polling Changes for Roanoke County

Due to COVID-19, Roanoke County is unable to open or adequately and safely staff all of our 33 regular polling locations for the upcoming...

Sense of Humor Helps Those Giving / Receiving Hospice Care During COVID-19

In the midst of concerns and uncertainties, there are always those who carry light and it is most visible in places of service and...

New College Institute Maps College Tours Across Virginia for Prospective Students Amid COVID-19 Pandemic

As prospective college students’ plans to visit potential colleges were put on hold indefinitely due to COVID-19, New College Institute (NCI) responded with an...

Mast General Store to Open “Newest Old” Location in Roanoke

On June 17, the Mast General Store, based in Valle Crucis, North Carolina, will open its Downtown Roanoke location. It is the family of...

Phase Two of Public Restrictions Begins

Most of Virginia is expected to enter Phase Two of Governor Northam's imposed restrictions on Friday, June 5. Virginia’s hospital bed capacity has remained stable...