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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...

Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control Plant Dedicates Peak Flow Enhancements

Originally built in 1951, the Roanoke Regional Water Pollution Control (WPC) Plant provides tertiary treatment of sewage from all jurisdictions in the Roanoke Valley....

Botetourt Brigade Honors Former Chief / Raises Money as Part of 9/11 Stair Climb

On Saturday, September 10, members from Botetourt Fire & EMS banded together to climb 110 stories (5 times up and down) in downtown Roanoke...

Project Wing Partners With VA Tech to Test Delivery by Unmanned Aircraft

The Virginia Tech Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership and X's Project Wing will conduct research flights this fall at Virginia Tech, delivering food using unmanned aerial...

Roanoke County Set to Kick-off 419 Town Center Study

The Route 419 corridor in Roanoke County has long served as a premiere shopping and business destination for a diverse mix of retail, commercial...

Virginia Tech Reveals $75 Million Plan to Emphasize Intelligent Infrastructure

Virginia Tech will invest $75 million over five years to build teaching and research capacity in areas where it is already a national leader,...

Mayor Lea Launches New Parks and Recreation Dog Walking Wellness Initiative

Mayor Sherman Lea has introduced a new local dog walking wellness program called Marla’s Miles at Highland Park. The City of Roanoke’s Department of...