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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...

“Books on Buses” to Enhance Reading Opportunities for Children

Valley Metro and the Roanoke Public Libraries are teaming up to launch the new "Books on Buses" program, to promote reading to young children in...

Miss Virginia Pageant Opens With Preliminary Winners

The Miss Virginia Pageant opened Thursday night with the first night of competition at The Berglund Center. Preliminary winners Thursday included Veronica Robertson-Miss Greater...

Doors To Stay Open At Sweet Briar College

A memorandum of Understanding (MOU) has been agreed upon by Amherst County Attorney Ellen Bowyer, Saving Sweet Briar, Sweet Briar College and the Office of...

Miss Virginia Pageant Begins

27 women from across the Commonwealth of Virginia arrived Sunday at Hotel Roanoke as the week-long Miss Virginia Pageant began. The open competition begins at...

VCE Launches Portal to Help Producers and Buyers Connect

One of the many important parts of making a living as an agricultural entrepreneur is not only being a successful producer, but also finding...

Roanoker Completes 80 Day NOLS Course

Will Adams, 20, of Roanoke, Virginia, recently completed a wilderness expedition traveling in the Pacific Northwest with the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS). Adams and...
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