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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...

Roanoke Women’s Foundation Announces Annual Grants

Foundation gives largest total amount in 11 years Celebrating its eleventh year, The Roanoke Women’s Foundation (RWF), a fund of Foundation for Roanoke Valley,  has...

Trinkle Throws Hat In Ring For Mayor

Roanoke City Councilman Dave Trinkle has made it official - he is running for Mayor in May's election. Trinkle stated, outside the Roanoke main library...

611 Fires Up Roanoke With Millions in Economic Impact

Tens of thousands of people contribute millions to communities on 611 excursion routes. Turns out, smiles and goose bumps were not the only byproducts of...

Parkway Viewshed Planting Completed in Roanoke Valley

FRIENDS of the Blue Ridge Parkway continued its commitment to preserving Parkway views with a tree planting at Parkway Milepost 121 on Saturday, November...

Feeding America SWVA Receives $7,500 Grant From Ameriprise

Ameriprise Financial advisors, employees and clients recently came together to help feed area families in the Roanoke Valley. Organized by The Myrias Group, 35...

Proposed VT / VTC School of Neuroscience Will Have Big Impact In Roanoke

Virginia Tech’s proposed School of Neuroscience promises to be a unique program in the nation, one that will study not only disorders of the brain, such...