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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...

VA Climbs to No. 8 Among Peace Corps’ Rankings of Top Volunteer States

The Peace Corps has announced the 2014 rankings of the top volunteer-producing states and metropolitan areas across the country. The Commonwealth of Virginia jumped...

McAuliffe Announces $28 Million in Funding for New Voting Machines

Governor Terry McAuliffe has announced that he is including $28 million in his budget to provide new voting machines to precincts across Virginia so all polling...

Natural Gas Pipeline Battle Heats Up in Roanoke County

The proposal to build a 300-mile long 42” natural gas pipeline that would traverse through the Bent Mountain area of Southwest Roanoke County has...

Governor Stops In To Make Pitch for Health Care Coverage

Governor Terry McAuliffe made a stop in Roanoke last week at the Enroll Virginia local office, located inside a Legal Aid Society office on...

Roanoke Railhouse Back on Track

One of Roanoke’s oldest microbrewers is suddenly its newest again – Roanoke Railhouse Brewing is open again at 3106 Franklin Road after a five-month...

Relieve That Holiday Stress on Christmas Eve With Fun Run/Walk

Veteran tri-athlete and runner Mike Morris says in part one of the reasons he started the free Christmas Eve Fun Run from Vic Thomas...