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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...

New Greenway Bridge Traverses Route 581 at Valley View Mall

Roanoke residents living near the Lick Run Greenway now have easy access to Valley View Mall thanks to a brand-new greenway bridge that spans...

5th Grade Salem Instructor Named 2016 Virginia State Teacher of the Year

Natalie DiFusco-Funk, a fifth-grade teacher at West Salem Elementary in Salem, has been named the 2016 Virginia Teacher of the Year. The announcement took...

Slow Down for Deer This Time of Year

Autumn is here, and along with colorful leaves, crisp air, and shorter days, it means Virginia’s white-tailed deer will be on the move.  With...

Not Just A Pretty Face: Miss VA USA “Observer” Comes Away With New Understanding

A beautiful woman uses her lips for TRUTH, her voice for KINDNESS, her ears for COMPASSION, her hands for CHARITY, and her heart for...

42nd Annual Blue Ridge Folklife Festival Set for October 24

The heritage and folkways of the Blue Ridge take center stage at the 42nd Blue Ridge Folklife Festival, October 24, 2015, from 10 a.m....

Fall Wildfire Season Begins Oct. 15 in Virginia

Daylight is getting shorter; nights are getting cooler. Sure, summer has officially ended, but more importantly, fall wildfire season is here. And officials with...
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