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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...

Former Hidden Valley Star Returns To Roanoke After 8 Years In Pros

Former Hidden Valley High School baseball pitcher Mikey O'Brien returned to the Roanoke Valley Thursday night in his first local appearance after eight years...

CHIP Expands Into Second Building on 3rd Street

Thanks in large part to a grant from the James A. Meador Foundation, CHIP of Roanoke Valley, which addresses the health care needs of...

Operation Dry Water Reminds Boaters to Stay Safe, Stay Sober

 The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (DGIF) is joining boating advocates across the United States who are teaming up to promote safe...

Hospitality Researchers Focus on Internet’s Impact on Travel Planning

With summer travel season in full swing, vacation planners are busy making transportation and lodging arrangements and researching restaurants, tours, and other activities. And they...

Governor Begins Process of Removing Confederate Flags From License Plates

While speaking at an event in Richmond, Governor Terry McAuliffe made the following statement in response to the tragic shooting at Emanuel AME Church...

New Commemorative Bench & Tree Program Begins in Roanoke County

This month the non-profit group Leisure Legacy has implemented a new program allowing the public to purchase commemorative trees and benches to beautify Roanoke...
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