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State Supreme Court Basically Nullifies 2020 Election, Disenfranchises 2,770,489 Virginia Voters

On Friday, February 13, the Supreme Court of Virginia (SCOVA) overruled a lower judge and stated that an election about the redistricting of Virginia's 11 Congressional seats can proceed. Democrats,...

Reps. Griffith and Cline Support Photo ID to Vote, But Senators Warner and Kaine Still Oppose

In recent years, the interrelated issues of election integrity, proof of US citizenship, and photo...

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...

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...

One of The Commonwealth’s Oldest Institutions Receives New Name

The Virginia Historical Society was established in 1831 and has operated as such for the past 187 years. But, this year marks a big...

Partnership Announces Jobs, Investment, and Increased Impacts

Regional economic development organization’s 2017 annual report shows gains in economic and outdoor activity The Roanoke Regional Partnership in 2017 announced projects representing $89 million...

BBB Says Make Sure You Have The Right Valentine

BBB Online Romance Scam Study: Close to $1 Billion in Reported Losses A new in-depth study by the Better Business Bureau on online romance scams reports...

The Glazy Days of Winter

Roanoke Star contributing photographer Mark Morrow captured this nice "reflection of the season" as the roads began to re-glaze with draining moisture on Avenel...

Foundation for Roanoke Valley Continues to Support Programs for the Elderly

Nonprofit organizations that provide services to the elderly received close to $250,000 in grants awarded by Foundation for Roanoke Valley.  As part of the...

RIDE Solution’s “Bikeshare” Expanding in March

It may not be the best weather for cycling, but that doesn’t mean the valley’s bikeshare program has gone into hibernation. The successful Bikeshare...