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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...

A Wiley Family Christmas Come to Heights Community Church

Sunday afternoon brought an electrifying performance by Maestro David Stewart Wiley of the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra as he returned to Heights Community Church (formally...

Haley Toyota’s City Of Roanoke Christmas Parade

Haley Toyota's City of Roanoke Christmas parade took to the streets of downtown Roanoke last Friday night, as the area was transformed into a...

Virginia’s Most Beautiful Hotels For The Holidays

Travelers and locals alike flock to certain Virginia hotels every year at Christmastime. Why? These hotels go above and beyond to deliver a magical...

What’s A Tree Thief … and Why All the Kisses?

Recently, I drove north on Interstate 81 from Lexington toward Staunton, spotting a thick green clump high in a stand of oaks along the...

VA Real Estate Markets Remain Strong – Little Change Over The Year

Sentiment concerning the Virginia real estate market remains strong although little has changed over the year despite falling mortgage rates. Sellers are particularly optimistic...

Volunteer Hosts Christmas Eve Smoothie Party at Rescue Mission

On December 24, guests of the Roanoke Rescue Mission’s Women and Children’s center will be guests at a smoothie party hosted by a very...