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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...

When to Plant Your Garden – Are You Too Late?

In many areas of life, it’s tempting to wait to start the next cycle if you feel like you are behind in the current...

VA Tech Class of 2020: Veterinary Student Named Class Valedictorian

It was 2 a.m. in the small town of South Berwick, Maine, on the New Hampshire border, and Catherine “Kate” Pouliot was helping her...

Asian Giant Hornet Not Expected In Virginia for Foreseeable Future

While there have been a couple of sightings of Vespa mandarinia — commonly called the Asian giant hornet — in North America, there have not been any sightings...

Roanoke Native Fulfills Dream of Entering Residency at Carilion Clinic

You might call Ben Walker’s ties to Roanoke a winning hand - a straight of five consecutive cards of the same suit. Born in...

New College of Communication And Digital Media To Be Created at VA Tech

The Virginia Tech Board of Visitors Executive Committee has approved a resolution to establish a new School of Communication and Digital Media. Pending approval from...

Sky-high Deliveries Benefit Small Businesses, Consumers During Pandemic

Like most restaurant owners across the nation in the past month, Luke and Cassie Brugh have had to think fast to keep their business...