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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...

20th Annual Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show More Than Just The Show

  The Roanoke Kennel Club, the oldest American Kennel Club affiliate in Virginia, will co-host the 20th Annual Mountain Valley Cluster Dog Show, Wednesday, August...

Greenbrier Classic Cancelled Due To Severe Flooding

PGA TOUR and Greenbrier Resort officials announced Saturday that the 2016 Greenbrier Classic, scheduled for the week of July 4th, with the primary four...

Vinton Planning for Higher Density Growth

They are called “Urban Development Areas” and the Town of Vinton in eastern Roanoke County wants to include them in its planning arsenal. That...

Greenbrier Nurseries Set Up As Drop Off Point for WV / VA Flood Relief

Greenbrier Nurseries is set up as a drop off point for supplies to go to the worst hit areas of Greenbrier Co WV and...

Goodlatte, Griffith Confirm USPS Audit of Roanoke Mail Center Consolidation

Final Report Expected December 2016 Congressmen Bob Goodlatte (VA-06) and Morgan Griffith (VA-09) have announced that the United States Postal Service (USPS) Office of...

Roanoke Children’s Book Author Receives Education Award

A well-known Roanoke children’s book author and writing teacher has been honored for her work in education. Nancy Ruth Patterson, author of five children’s novels...