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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...

Roanoke’s Air Quality Improves Per 2015 ‘State of the Air’ Report

The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air 2015” report finds the 2-city, 4-county Roanoke metropolitan area improved its performance for two of the...

Museum Plans to Grow After Raising Money for Expansion

The Vinton Museum on East Jackson Avenue – owned by the Town of Vinton – is a treasure trove of donated items, featuring period...

Historic Southeast Neighborhood To Be Surveyed

If you live in Southeast Roanoke City and you happen to notice people snapping pictures of your house and writing on a clipboard don’t...

Study Shows Tech Football Brings $69 Million / 300 Jobs to Region

Virginia Tech home football games draw an influx of out-of-town fans – a boon to many businesses in the region. The visiting maroon-and-orange contingent...

State Announces Major Conservation Initiative: “Virginia Treasures”

Plan seeks to identify, conserve and protect 1,000 Virginia Treasures  The State of Virginia has announced the launch of "Virginia Treasures," the Commonwealth’s new strategy for...

Report Shows Hotel Roanoke to Be Major Economic Player

Since being saved from the wrecking ball, the Hotel Roanoke and Conference Center (HRCC) has had an overall economic impact pegged at more than...
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