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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...

Norfolk & Western Historical Society Hits Important Milestone

The all-volunteer historical group cataloged its 100,000 entry into its archives  On Saturday, September 13, in a non-descript building on the western edge of Roanoke, the...

Carilion Announces Donation of Building to CHIP of Roanoke Valley

Carilion Healthcare has announced the donation of a building they had previously leased to Child Health Investment Partnership (CHIP) for the last 12 years. CHIP’s...

Dave Ross Biddy Bowl Big Winner For Susan G. Komen For The Cure

Sunday afternoon, at Roanoke County's Dwight Bogle Stadium, brought crisp temperatures, sunny skies and a big winner for the fight against breast cancer. The fifth...

VT Carilion Study: Brain Responses to Disgusting Images Can Show Liberal or Conservative Political Leanings

Maggot infestations, rotting carcasses, unidentifiable gunk in the kitchen sink – how much your brain responds to disgusting images could predict whether you are...

Roanoke College Poll Shows Gillespie Closing Gap, But Warner Still Holds Significant Lead

Poll also releases voters’ views regarding Puckett-gate, Ebola, and ISIS Republican challenger Ed Gillespie has narrowed the gap, but Virginia Democratic Senator Mark Warner still...

Aviation Summit Highlights Roanoke’s Rich Aviation History and Promising Future

New Executive Director Timothy Bradshaw presents vision for future of the airport. The Roanoke Regional Airport Commission hosted its 3rd Annual Aviation Summit at the...