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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 Students Continue to Improve in Reading, Math and Science on 2015-2016 SOLs 

The Virginia Department of Education (VDOE) has reported that the percentage of students achieving at the proficient or advanced level on Standards of Learning...

Researchers Itching to Learn More About Poison Ivy on The Appalachian Trail

John Jelesko was hiking along the Appalachian Trail when he saw his quarry — one which other hikers would think of as their nemesis. “Careful,”...

The Roanoker Restaurant Celebrates 75th Anniversary

Don't fix what's not broken. That is the underlying philosophy for Roanoker Restaurant owner Renee "Butch" Craft on what has driven the success of the...

Virginia Blood Services Facing Summer Shortage; Donors Urged To Help Replenish Local Blood Supply

Virginia Blood Services is urging Virginians to help replenish an extremely low summer blood supply and asking eligible donors to visit any one of its area...

Jones Selected As Police Chief After National Search

At a press conference held in the north lobby of Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building on Tuesday, July 12, Roanoke City Manager Chris Morrill...

Salem Fair Attracts Record Crowds Despite Rain

The rainy weather that has been the trademark this summer in Southwest Virginia couldn’t stop the Salem Fair from having another record year. The...