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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...

McAuliffe Has Easy Choice: Fair or Flawed Elections

Republicans are challenging Gov. Terry McAuliffe to sign three election-integrity bills. If McAuliffe follows fellow Democrats who voted against two of the bills at...

VT Corp To Host Cadets From Over 27 Schools at Leadership Conference

The Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets will host cadets and faculty from more than 27 military institutions, academies, and colleges across the country, as...

Virginia “Big Sister of the Year” Plans To Go Over The Edge with Little Sister

Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest VA (BBBS) has announced that Big Sister Jessica Nelson was awarded the title of "Virginia Big Sister of the...

It’s On To The Big Dance For Roger Ayers

Veteran college basketball official Roger Ayers was the guest speaker Monday night as the Roanoke Valley Sports Club convened at the Salem Civic Center....

Senator Ralph Smith Will Not Seek A Third Term

19th District Senator endorses Legislative Director and Roanoke County GOP Chairman Dave Suetterlein to succeed him in Senate At a news conference recently, Senator Ralph...

Roanoke’s “Art By Bus” Combines Arts and Public Transit

2nd Annual Art by Bus Program will Include new Transit Residency Program for Local Writer along with Art and Music  This spring, buses in the...