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Cave Spring Middle School Student Wins 2026 Roanoke County Spelling Bee in Historic Fashion

When it comes to making spelling bee history at Roanoke County Public Schools, Cave Spring Middle School 6th grader, Ashvin Pinnamaraju, and William Byrd Middle School 8th grader, Rory...

Defying Court Order, 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...

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...

Goodwill Stores Donation Centers Collecting PPE for Carilion Clinic

Goodwill Donation Centers at local stores are collecting Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for Carilion Clinic. All stores within the Carilion Clinic footprint of service...

From TikTok Videos to Duck Pond Lectures, Professors Get Creative With Online Classes

Class lectures are broadcast directly from Stroubles Creek and the Duck Pond. Dining room tables and bedrooms serve as makeshift art studios. TikTok videos find new...

Virginia Receives Major Disaster Declaration from Federal Government for COVID-19

Declaration provides additional support, federal funding to aid statewide response  Virginia has received a Major Disaster Declaration to aid in the Commonwealth’s response to the...

James Taylor / Jackson Browne Postpone U.S. Tour Including Roanoke Show

Due to the unprecedented circumstances surrounding COVID-19, James Taylor and His All-Star Band with special guest Jackson Browne have announced their upcoming US Tour...

VCE Nutrition Expert Gives Tips on Staying Active / Eating Healthy During Pandemic

People working from home due to the spread of COVID-19 need to try to retain normal eating habits and stay active, even if the...

Fralin Biomedical Institute Faculty Member Studies Why Your Brain Craves Junk Food

Sugary doughnuts, ice cream, potato chips – what makes these junk foods so satisfying? Foodies might respond by describing a snack’s flavorful ingredients and texture...