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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...

Letter Carriers Collect Food for Region’s Hungry

The National Association of Letter Carriers (NALC) teamed up with Feeding America Southwest Virginia and Food Lion to conduct Stamp Out Hunger, an annual...

Agee to Roanoke College Graduates: “Live life well”

Roanoke College Commencement speaker, Nancy Agee, president and CEO of Carilion Clinic, advised graduates on Saturday to live life well. She shared with the College's...

Roanoke High School Seniors Honored At Scholarship Dinner

Five Roanoke students were among seventeen Virginia high school seniors honored by the BBB Serving Western VA at the 12th annual Student of Integrity...

USAC Midgets Lead The Way at Franklin County Speedway

The action was fast and furious Saturday night at the Franklin County Speedway. Although there was a full slate of racing on the 3/8 mile...

Patrick Henry Rolls To Team Title In 50th COSMO Invitational

It was all Patrick Henry Saturday afternoon in the boys team competition of the 50th annual Cosmopolitan Invitational track meet., as the Patriots pulled...

Kiwanis 20th Annual Pancake & Auction Day Benefits Local Charities

Sunny skies brought out pancake lovers from around the area Saturday for the 20th annual Kiwanis Pancake and Auction Day held at The Berglund...