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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...

Ferrum College Students to Return to Campus in Fall 2020

Ferrum College President David L. Johns has announced that the College is making plans for its students to return to campus this fall. “I am...

Roanoke County Announces Phased Re-Opening of Recreation Services

Under Virginia Governor Ralph Northam’s most recent executive order (61-2020), Phase 1 lifting of Coronavirus (COVID-19) restrictions began last Friday. Understanding the importance of...

What’s That Noise? The 17-year Cicadas Are Back!

With warm daytime weather and mild nights upon us, you may find yourself opening a window to enjoy the cool spring air. But accompanying...

Virginians Book 40,000 New DMV Appointments Since Launch of New System

DMV to reopen nine offices statewide Monday for appointment-only service Virginians have booked more than 40,000 appointments via the Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles’ (DMV)...

VA Tech Offers Resources / Advice For Students Scrambling to Find Jobs

Morgan Broadus’s final summer as a Virginia Tech student was stacking up to be one of her best yet. The architecture major had secured an...

Roanoke County Transportation Projects Moving Ahead

While many activities in the Roanoke Valley may have slowed or stopped due to COVID-19, transportation projects located in Roanoke County are moving full...