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Sen. Head Issues Statement Supporting VMI’s Independence

The Roanoke Star reached out to two Roanoke-area members of the General Assembly, representing both political parties, for their comments on the possibility of the venerable Virginia Military Institute...

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 Greenway Coordinator Finds New Home at Regional Commission

The Roanoke Valley Greenway Commission and the Roanoke Valley-Alleghany Regional Commission are pleased to announce that...

Audit: VDOT Lost $3 Million in Serco Contract

A confidential audit found that the Virginia Department of Transportation wasted millions of tax dollars by failing to fine a nonperforming contractor, according to Watchdog.org. The Office of...

Virginia Tech Ice Hockey Wins Pair; Set For Three Game Homestand

Don't fret, Roanoke ice hockey fans. Despite the long-departed Roanoke Express East Coast Hockey League team, there's still plenty of excellent frozen pond action and...

Gov School Student Wants to Convince City That Organic is Better

At the Roanoke Valley Governor’s School for Science and Technology, students are charged each year with carrying out a science fair project. Occasionally a...

January’s Wolf Moon

January’s “Full Wolf Moon” shines bright and full above Read Mountain as the Hotel Roanoke looks on. The “Wolf Moon” was said to appear...

Roanoke County Joins City in Dedicating Criminal Justice Academy

An 8,400 square foot addition to the Roanoke Police Academy just off Peters Creek Road is home to the new Roanoke County Criminal Justice...

Roanoker Who Traveled to Cuba Likes Impending Changes

Profiled in The Roanoke Star when he ventured to Cuba as a tourist several years ago, Barry Wolfe – an award-winning photographer when not...