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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...

Dye Ready To Challenge Edwards For Senate Seat

Long time State Senator John Edwards, the Roanoke Democrat, will have opposition for his 21st District seat this fall from the Republicans in the...

In Memoriam: Virginia Tech President Emeritus Paul Torgersen

Paul Torgersen, Virginia Tech's president from 1994-2000 and a member of its faculty since 1967, died Sunday at age 83. "As a professor, a dean,...

City and Preservation Foundation Partner to Teach How Communities Change

The City of Roanoke Planning, Building, and Development Department and the Roanoke Valley Preservation Foundation (RVPF) have partnered to create a workbook of easily implemented lesson...

Eight Ton Boulder Secretly Delivered to Faith Christian School

Faith Christian School received a mysterious gift this week in the form of an eight ton boulder that was deposited on its 28-acre property...

VT “Campus Kitchens” to Address Hunger in Southwest Virginia

On a campus that serves thousands of meals each day — meals of lobster, fresh fruit smoothies, artisan sandwiches, gourmet pizzas, and all-you-care-to-eat buffets...

Div III National Championship Crowns Winner in Salem

The Wisconsin-Stevens Point basketball team had some extra pressure in the weekend's Division-III basketball Final-Four at the Salem Civic Center. Keep the streak alive. Having never...
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