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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...

Fleming Drama Teacher Prepares for 20th Performance of Holiday Classic

The magic of The Nutcracker truly wouldn't be complete without Clara's enchanting godfather, Herr Drosselmeyer. For the past 19 seasons with Southwest Virginia Ballet...

Pro Hockey Returns Once Again To Roanoke

It will be almost another year but professional hockey will be back on the Berglund Center ice next fall – ten years after the...

Roanoke Welcomes New Holiday Tradition

A new holiday tradition is afoot as Roanoke prepares for the grand opening of an ice-skating rink at Elmwood Park. Named for its title...

Tech Researchers Take On Drone Threat To Airliners

Virginia Tech researchers are urging changes in how commercial aircraft engines are designed in the wake of a possible new threat to passenger aircraft...

Speeding / Running Off Road is Top Cause of VA Teen Driver Crashes

DMV Urges Teens to Buckle Up and Stay Focused Behind the Wheel Speeding and running off the road are the leading causes of crashes that...

Roanoke TSA Showcases Prohibited Items As Holiday Travel Period Approaches

The holiday travel season is just around the corner. Thanksgiving and Christmas are typically the busiest travel period of the year for airlines, and it...