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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 Usher in “Growth Through Opportunity” Program

The Roanoke City Police Department claims it’s the first of its kind in the country – a program designed for young adults out of...

Angel Trees Signal Christmas is Coming

Look for them in public places like Valley View and Tanglewood Malls … and in private offices. The Angel Trees are here – Christmas...

Passenger Rail Closer To Becoming Reality

Actual work may not begin until January at the earliest, but the downtown passenger rail station got a ceremonial groundbreaking last week while Governor...

Land of Two Suns?

Well . .  not quite. Star Photographer Terry Aldhizer captured this photograph of a "Sun Dog" (or "Mock Sun" or "Phantom Sun") which is...

George Washington National Forest Plan Protects Important Trout Habitat

New plan will not allow leasing of any additional lands for energy extraction, reducing risks to coldwater streams The new George Washington National Forest management...

$302,000 Awarded to Six Local Organizations

The Roanoke Women’s Foundation giving exceeds $2 million dollars Celebrating its tenth year, The Roanoke Women’s Foundation (RWF), a component fund of Foundation for Roanoke...