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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...

Foundation for Roanoke Valley Announces Major Community Initiative

Nonprofits from all over the Roanoke Valley will come together for a powerful day of action on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Foundation for Roanoke Valley...

Governor’s School’s Student Project Forum: Student Scientists in Action

On Saturday, January 30th, 270 gifted and talented students from across the Roanoke Valley will participate in Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and...

Supersonic Stealth Plane Prepares for Move to Science Museum of Virginia

The world’s fastest and highest flying production aircraft, the SR-71 Blackbird, is preparing to move from the Virginia Aviation Museum to the Science Museum...

Cooperative Extension Offers Tips to Prepare for Strong El Niño Winter

The Virginia Cooperative Extension has a number of tips to help people prepare for the winter and keep their families, property, and animals safe. El Niño is...

Junior Achievement SWVA to Celebrate “JA Alumni Month” in January

As part of January’s JA Alumni Month Junior Achievement of Southwest Virginia (JA) is getting the word out to its alumni in the area...

CEO Joy Sylvester-Johnson To Step Down From Long-time Post at Rescue Mission

One of the most familiar faces in Roanoke, credited with changing countless lives for the better, Joy Sylvester-Johnson is now transitioning to step down...
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