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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...

Explore Park’s Future Coming Into Focus

Roanoke County’s master plan for 1100-acre Explore Park is beginning to come into focus with the latest rounds of public meetings and online surveys...

Zoo Starts Master Planning For The Future

During a private reception held for board members and other supporters, Mill Mountain Zoo executive director Lucy Cook gave a power point presentation on...

Roanoke Crime Numbers Continue Downward Trend

Roanoke is a safe place to live, work and play. That was the message that Police Chief Chris Perkins delivered to Roanoke City Council...

Thousands Raised for Homeless Students

In the fall of 2015, after seeing an increase in homeless students, Roanoke City Public Schools started a Help the Homeless Fund. The school...

“Over The Edge” Coming Back to Patrick Henry

On May 20-21, 2016, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Virginia (BBBS) will bring Over The Edge back for the third year to Southwest...

Roanoke Students Debate Ethics of “Cyborgs” With Help of VT Researchers

Two cockroaches scuttle into earthquake rubble looking for survivors. One cockroach is a robot, driven by remote control. The other cockroach, a live one, has a...
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