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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...

VTC Exhibit Showcases Photography in Pursuit of Public Health

The Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine’s fall 2016 art exhibit features photography that documents the range and depth of everyday factors that influence...

Downtown Kayak Launch Opens

$80,000 crowdfunding project provides convenient river access for Roanokers Paddling the Roanoke River downtown is now easier with the opening of a new kayak and...

VA Western / City Have New Vision for Colonial Avenue

In a few short years, part of Colonial Avenue will have an entirely new look and feel as the city plans to add two...

Sisters Determined Stand Saved Historic Neighborhood in Roanoke City

“My mother was a cook and a housekeeper who reared seven children,” said Evelyn D. Bethel, 83, as she munched on pimento finger sandwiches...

“Maker Mart” Ready to Teach New Skills

Aaron Dykstra is a high-end custom bicycle frame maker with a particular skill in welding. He bypassed college and went into the military before...

Star City Sweetness Event to Benefit Brain Injury Services of SW VA

Brain Injury Services of Southwest Virginia, started in 2000 by a New River Valley couple that lost their son to traumatic brain injury, provides...