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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...

VA Tech Debuts “Brewhouse” Technology at Deschutes Street Pub in Roanoke

Deschutes Brewery wasn't the only one making its first big public appearance in the region when the brewery hosted a Street Pub in downtown...

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage to Build Stave / Barrel Mill in Bath County

Speyside Bourbon Cooperage, Inc. will invest $5 million to build a new stave mill in Bath County.  The company will create 30 new jobs...

Research Flights Laying Groundwork for Teaching Unmanned Aircraft to Detect and Avoid Obstacles

For unmanned aircraft systems to safely fly in increasingly crowded airspace, they must be able to accurately detect and avoid obstacles like trees, power...

Save Our Towns Summit to Explore Threats to Local Decision-making, Offers Ideas for Small-town flair

Designed for those passionate about small towns, the Save Our Towns Summit is being held at a time when many small communities refine their...

Head Impact Research at VA Tech Making Football Practice Safer For Youth

Nearly three-quarters of the football players in the U.S. are younger than 14 years old. But despite the growing concern about concussion risks, the...

Blue Ridge Land Conservancy Earns National Recognition

The Blue Ridge Land Conservancy has announced that it has achieved renewed accreditation – a mark of distinction in land conservation. The Land Trust...