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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...

With Temps Heading Towards The Single Digits – Avoid Frozen Pipes!

Freezing temperatures are here. While you’re thinking about keeping your animals and tender vegetation safe, you should also be making sure frozen pipes won’t...

Governor Declares State of Emergency in Response to Winter Storm

~ Virginians Urged to Prepare Now ~ Governor Terry McAuliffe declared a state of emergency at 8 a.m. today, an action that authorizes state agencies...

VA Wins Multi-Year Contract for Commercial Space Flight

NASA awards contract to Orbital ATK to launch payloads from Wallops Island spaceport NASA has awarded a new multiyear contract to Orbital ATK, a Virginia based...

BBB Alert: Jury Duty Scam Back in Area

“We will come to your home, you will be handcuffed, and you will have to wear a jumpsuit.” Con artists are once again targeting the...

City Urges Residents to Prepare for Winter Storm

A winter storm is expected to impact the Roanoke area throughout the day Friday and into Saturday. With heavy snow forecasted, travel will quickly...

 Roanoke County Seeks Public Input on Draft Explore Park Concepts

Open House Meetings Set as Master Plan Project Enters Final Phase Over the next few weeks Roanoke County will be accepting public input on...