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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...

Former Voice of The Hokies Bill Roth Returns to Virginia Tech to Teach

Bill Roth, longtime and legendary Voice of the Hokies, is returning to Virginia Tech, this time as a professor of practice in the Department...

Crooked Road Music Trail Generates $9 Million Annually

A 333-mile route with attractions that celebrate Southwest Virginia's cultural and musical heritage brings in about $9.2 million annually and supports 131 jobs in...

Tech Helmet Lab Expanding to Test Bicycle Helmets and Soccer Headgear

Virginia Tech’s Helmet Ratings research lab, which has won international recognition for evidence-based ratings of football and hockey helmets, is adding bicycle helmets and...

Virginia Craft Brewers Cup 2016 Winners Announced

The Virginia Craft Brewers Guild hosted the 2016 Virginia Craft Brewers Cup Awards Tuesday August 16th. There were more than 280 brewers in attendance...

Virginia Western Community College Day Kicks Off 50th Anniversary

Roanoke City proclaims Aug. 22 will honor College’s history in the region The City of Roanoke and Mayor Sherman P. Lea Sr. have proclaimed  that...

Local Wildlife Rescue Center Busier Than Ever

Walk into what was once a private residence at the end of Coleman Road in southwest Roanoke County – just off U.S. 221 (Bent...