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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...

VA Tech’s Natural Resources / Conservation Program Ranked No. 1 in Nation

USA Today College has ranked Virginia Tech as the nation’s best for studying natural resources and conservation. “We are proud of our efforts that contributed...

Former TAP CEO Edlich to Receive National Award in San Francisco

The national Community Action Partnership will present Ted Edlich, former CEO of TAP (Total Action for Progress) with the 2015 Robert M. Coard Innovation...

Skelton 4-H Welcome Center Named in Honor of T. Marshall Hahn Jr.

The welcome center building at the W.E. Skelton 4-H Educational Conference Center at Smith Mountain Lake has been named in honor of former university...

Hunting Hills Tennis Tournament Lays Groundwork For World Record

If you play it, they will come. That was the case Saturday afternoon at Hunting Hills Country Club, where the Southwest County tennis facility was...

Carilion Clinic Purchases Shenandoah Life Building

Carilion Clinic has purchased the property at 2301 Brambleton Ave., the current headquarters for Shenandoah Life. "Carilion continues to grow to meet the health care...

All In For The Lord

After plying them with large slices of cool refreshing watermelon on a steamy summer day, Roanoke Area Fellowship of Christian Athletes Director Al Soltis (right)...