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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...

“Go Red For Women” Luncheon Raises Nearly $28,000

More than 180 local men and women attended the 2015 Roanoke Go Red For Women Luncheon on Thursday, May 21 at Hotel Roanoke, raising...

Community Leaders Partner To Create Values Oriented Basketball Program

Roanoke City Councilman Sherman Lea joined with fellow community leaders to announce the Lea Youth Outdoor Basketball League, a five-week summer basketball program open...

611 Fanfare Everywhere!

Roanoke Welcomes Proud Locomotive's Return  They waited. And, they waited a little longer. As most shielded their eyes as they gazed down the track, everyone was...

Moore Will Seek Third Term In Cave Spring

After some indecision about whether or not to seek a term, primarily due to family reasons, Charlotte Moore will run for a third time...

Unmanned Aircraft Test Site Expects New FAA Policy to Speed Research

Officials with the Mid-Atlantic Aviation Partnership at Virginia Tech welcomed the Federal Aviation Administration’s announcement last week that it will soon be simpler for...

Where Are They Now? Medical School Charter Class Has Come A Long Way

A year ago, 40 anxious graduates of the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine were about to head off into the next phase of...
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