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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...

Chairman Says County In Good Shape Despite Revenue Challenges

The State of Roanoke County is good - despite challenges like declining state aid. That was the word from Board of Supervisors chairman Joe...

Blue Ridge Campaign is Award Winner For RVCVB

“Blue Ridge Standard Time,” a tourism ad campaign that the Roanoke Valley Convention & Visitors Bureau used to lure people to the region for...

PH Band Heads To Hawaii To Honor Veterans

The Patrick High School Marching Band departs on Thursday, December 4 for a great adventure in Hawaii, after spending much of the last two...

Spectacular New Scenery To Accompany SVB Presentation of The Nutcracker

This year will mark Southwest Virginia Ballet’s 25th anniversary of bringing the art of dance to life in the Roanoke Valley.  For the 25th anniversary celebration...

Blue Ridge PBS Premieres Documentary on Local Artist Eric Fitzpatrick

As part of Winter Festival, Blue Ridge PBS will premier their latest documentary, Eric Fitzpatrick: I’m Painting my Life, featuring local artist, Eric Fitzpatrick. The...

Life and Death Under Roanoke’s Star

Driving home for a visit last weekend, I nearly missed the exit onto I-581. I’ve taken this turn thousands of times, but in the dark, my...