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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 Valley Governor’s School Announces 2015 Project Forum Category Winners

On Saturday, January 31st, 269 gifted and talented students from across the Roanoke Valley participated in Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and Technology’s...

Carilion Wellness Makes It Official

What was the Roanoke Athletic Club (the RAC) on Starkey Road in southwest Roanoke County officially became Carilion Wellness about a month ago. Carilion...

General Assembly Session in Full Swing

This year’s General Assembly session is a short one, scheduled for 45 days. Local legislators like Republicans Chris Head and Greg Habeeb, and Democratic...

The Gauntlet Wraps Up First Edition

The Advancement Foundation held the finale of its first-ever “Gauntlet” competition (think TV’s Shark Tank) at the Grandin CoLab in mid-January, handing out cash...

Bowers, Cutler Reflect on Life of Cabell Brand

The man who created Total Action Against Poverty – TAP – a successful businessman turned philanthropist, Cabell Brand, died recently at age 91. This came...

Virginians: McDonnell Good Governor But Should Serve Time; Opinions Divided on Actions of Police

According to the latest Roanoke College opinion poll a majority of Virginians (57%) think Bob McDonnell was a good governor overall, but also agree...
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