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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...

Tech Senior From Fincastle Blends Interest To Serve Others

Zachariah Ewen has a motto:  "At the end of the day, people matter." It's a phrase heard frequently from him, and one that drives his...

City to Develop Downtown Open Space in Honor of Former Governor Holton

The green space located at 106 Franklin Road, S.E., in downtown Roanoke has remained vacant for many years. That is about to change. The...

Tech Toy-safety Research Started With Initiative to Protect Soldiers From Eye Injuries

Toys you buy this holiday season could be significantly safer thanks to research taking place at Virginia Tech. And it all started with efforts to...

“VT Stories” Captures Alumni Experiences Through the Decades

Whether attending as a cadet in the years following World War II, breaking ground as one of the first African-American women to be accepted...

Return Of Ice Hockey Evokes Memories of ’74 Roanoke Championship

For more than a year, excitement continually built up for the long-awaited return of professional ice hockey to the Roanoke Valley. The announcement of a...

Record 58 Teams Compete in VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition

Team Xerxes takes top prize at 10th annual STEM showcase Virginia Western Community College hosted its 10th annual VWCC Autonomous Robotics Competition on Saturday with...