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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 of her predecessor, Gov. Glenn Youngkin (R), by calling for state agencies to stop...

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...

VA Tech Earns National Recognition for Community Engagement

Virginia Tech has been awarded the 2026 Carnegie Elective Classification for Community Engagement, a national...

First Annual Disc Golf “Ice Bowl” to Benefit Rescue Mission

The Ice Bowl motto is “no wimps, no whiners,” because Ice Bowls, all of which are held between January and March, cannot be canceled...

Access to Public School Athletics Improves Homeschool Outcomes

Last year House Bill 1626, which would have granted homeschooled students access to public school athletics, passed the House (57-41) and the Senate (22-13)...

22nd Annual Virginia Festival of The Book is Hidden Gem

Whether you are an avid reader, a life-long learner, or simply curious about lots of things, there is a hidden gem you need to...

VA Senate Passes Medical Marijuana Program Improvement Bill

Parents Resuscitate SB701 and Prepare for House Vote Yesterday, the Virginia Senate by a vote of 37 to 2 passed SB701, a bill that would allow...

Jones Named to Serve as Acting Roanoke City Police Chief

Roanoke City Manager Chris Morrill has named Deputy Chief Tim Jones to serve as Acting Roanoke Police Chief. Jones will fill this role upon the...

Snow, Ice, Melting Dominate Area Weather

For the second time this winter, Mother Nature reared her head throughout the Roanoke Valley. Following late-January's foot-plus snowfall, things fell into place again Sunday...
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