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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 finally released their proposed new maps to carve up the Old Dominion into 11...

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...

Laura Carini Confirmed as Roanoke City Attorney

Following an extensive national search, the City of Roanoke has appointed Laura M. Carini to...

Warner / Kaine Urge Congressional Leaders To Address National Parks Maintenance Backlog

National Parks have nearly $6 billion in non-transportation maintenance backlog due to years of underfunding ~ U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both...

America’s Toughest Road Marathon Hits New Heights

More distance, greater heights - and even more challenges to endure - will be in store for runners in this year's Foot Levelers Blue...

Roanoke Teen Takes Home 2016 Masters Chipping Championship at Augusta National

Defending champion Jordan Spieth will be at this year's Masters Golf Tournament - and so will Bubba Watson, Jason Day and Phil Mickelson. Add to...

Goodlatte Condemns City Council Candidates for Sanctuary City Stand While McAuliffe Vetoes Immigration Bill

Congressman Bob Goodlatte (R-Va.), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, released the following statement after all six Roanoke City Council candidates expressed initial support...

Blue Ridge Literacy To Adopt Roanoke Valley Reads 

Blue Ridge Literacy (BRL) will adopt Roanoke Valley Reads (RVR).  BRL, whose mission is to support achievement of life goals by providing opportunities to...

City Invites Public Input for Updating Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Policy

Roanoke city’s Planning, Building, and Development Department is working with a consultant to revise its Wireless Telecommunications Facilities Policy, and to draft changes to...