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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...

611 Documentary Tells The Story of Engine, Volunteers and Roanoke’s Rail History

The fabled Class J steam locomotive engine built by Norfolk & Western near the end of the steam era in the 1950’s – and...

Nonprofits Come Together to Make Health Care Access Easier

CHIP of Roanoke Valley, New Horizons Healthcare and the Bradley Free Clinic are all in very close proximity to each physically – CHIP now...

Roanoke’s Salvage Dawgs Return on DIY Network

Who knew that rescuing artifacts from old buildings and structures slated to be torn down could be so much fun? That’s the premise behind...

Big Brothers Big Sisters Seeks Male Volunteers

On August 1, 2016, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia launched the 60 Men in 60 Days recruitment campaign with an event at...

“Starcropolis” Promises To Be Magical Moment on Mill Mountain

An event like never before is planned atop Mill Mountain on Labor Day weekend. "Starcropolis" is a grand festival of theatre on the...

Task Force Focuses on Heroin Epidemic

More people die of drug overdoses than car accidents. There’s a nationwide opioid and heroin epidemic, and it’s in our own backyard. The...