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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...

Police Chief Looking for Citizens to Step Up

In the first few weeks of the new year Roanoke City has already matched last year’s atypical low number of murders – two –...

Clerk of Court To Be Contested Election

Assuming he runs again in the fall, longtime incumbent Democrat Steve McGraw will have at least one challenger for the position of Roanoke County...

Salem Names New Fire Chief

Salem City has announced that Deputy Chief John Prillaman has been named the new Fire and EMS Chief for the city.  Prillaman replaces Chief...

Roanoker Named Military Bowl “Hokie Hero”

David Jacobs, a Roanoke Catholic graduate and Virginia Tech Corps of Cadets alumnu, who earned a degree in computer science from the College of...

Cave Spring Dominates 59-38 Against Cold Shooting Titans

Figures can be deceiving. Tuesday night in the K-Guard Holiday Classic semifinals, figures were revealing. Dominating at both ends of the court with their rebounding and...

Roanoke Park Shines!

Over 350 delegates from around the state gathered last week at the Annual Conference of the Virginia Recreation and Park Society at The Homestead...