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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...

Will You Be My Victim . . . Oops, I Mean Valentine?

  It’s February and love is in the air! But if your new boo is someone you met online, he or she could be a...

Leaders Celebrate Blue Ridge Parkway Trail Repairs and River Access at Ribbon Cutting

United States Congressman Bob Goodlatte, Parkway Superintendent Mark Woods, and Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors P. Jason Peters, along with other...

Democrats Will Choose Nominees for Mayor, Council Seats This Month

Two incumbents are choosing not to run again –although one of them has higher aspirations. And the field vying for three seats is crowded. The...

The 611 Undergoes Minor Preparations for Spring Excursions

Rail tourism continues to be big business in the Star City and across the Roanoke Valley. The Virginia Museum is only days away from...

Gun Control, Ethics Reforms, Racial Balance in Redistricting Measured in VA

Citizens offer mixed views on gun control efforts The Institute for Policy and Opinion Research at Roanoke College has again taken the pulse of Virginians on...

Carilion Opens New Medical Facility at Former Ukrop’s

Carilion spent around 15 million dollars to purchase and renovate the property before opening the doors and equipping the new center with the latest...
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