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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...

Rescue Mission Readies for Manna with High Praise for Volunteers

More than 300 people have registered so far for food boxes at Manna Mission Ministry that begins this Saturday at the Rescue Mission.  The ministry,...

VA Becomes 11th State to Allow “Right To Try” for Terminally Ill

Governor Terry McAuliffe has signed the Virginia “Right To Try” Act into law. The Virginia House and Senate passed the bill in February with...

Experts: Politicians Hold On To Control Of Liquor Industry For Profit, Power

The bloody arrest of University of Virginia junior Martese Johnson by alcohol enforcement agents has some asking the age-old question: Why does the state control the...

Explore Park Visitor Center Opens For The Season April 3

Changes Include Local Artisan Wares and Expanded Access to Park The Blue Ridge Parkway Visitor Center at Explore Park will open for the season on...

Local Sailor Keeps Watch as Part of 6th Fleet

Senior Chief Fire Controlman Jeremy Caldwell from Vinton, stands anti-air warfare coordinator watch aboard USS Laboon (DDG 58) March 28, 2015. Laboon, an Arleigh...

“Fork in The Road” Is Finally On The Road

It took a while to finally come together and to remodel the vehicle itself as a rolling kitchen but Dave Trinkle’s “Fork in the...
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