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July 17, 2025

Miyares Raises Over $4.7 Million in Less Than 30 Days

Why Some Heart Drugs Become Risky with Low Sodium, VA Tech Study Finds

Virginia Launches Nation’s First AI Regulatory Review Under Youngkin

Scientists uncover immune cells that help prostate cancer resist treatment and a way to stop them

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Youngkin Celebrates Historic Investments and Improvements Along Interstate 81

July 11, 2025

Governor Glenn Youngkin yesterday announced that the Commonwealth of Virginia has taken major strides to enhance safety, reduce congestion and improve the reliability of Interstate 81, unlocking this vital corridor for continued economic growth. “From Winchester to Bristol, Interstate 81 is the backbone of western Virginia, playing a critical role...

VA Tech Grad Builds Career at Roanoke’s WDBJ7

July 10, 2025

Roanoke City Schools Earn VSBA Innovation Award Honorable Mention

July 10, 2025

Virginia experts explain what’s behind measles surge and how to stop it

July 9, 2025

AI-Powered Text Scams Could Fool Anyone, Says VA Tech Data Privacy Expert

July 9, 2025

VA Tech experts on hurricane preparedness and flood warnings

July 9, 2025

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Arts / Events Etc.

TAP Announces “A Night at the Museum” to Celebrate 60 Years of Impact

July 17, 2025

Total Action for Progress (TAP) has announced that tickets are now available for its signature 60th anniversary celebration, A Night at the Museum: A...

National Bestselling Author Andrew Lawler to Speak for Roanoke History Museum

July 14, 2025

Youth Talent Showcase: TAP’s Tomorrow’s Leaders Shine in Roanoke

July 14, 2025

Hollins University To Host USA Cycling Event, July 14, 2025

July 9, 2025

Pamplin Park’s Independence Day Celebration Returns

June 24, 2025

Business

Virginia Tourism Corporation Announces Catherine Marshburn as Vice President of Marketing

July 17, 2025

Virginia Tourism Corporation (VTC) yesterday announced that Catherine “Cat” Marshburn has been named Vice President of Marketing. In this role, Marshburn will lead the agency’s...

Youngkin Announces Over $1 Million in Grants for Workforce Development

July 14, 2025

Farm Credit Pays $1 Million in Cash Dividends to Local Customers

July 11, 2025

Virginia Workforce Program Named Nation’s Best, Says Youngkin

June 26, 2025

Youngkin Announces Nonfarm Payrolls Increase by 1,200 Jobs in May

June 25, 2025

Columnists

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Bill Clinton’s Shameful Congratulations Of Democratic Socialist Zohran Mamdani – Part I

July 17, 2025

Far-left Democratic Socialist and Queens three-term assemblyman, Zohran Mamdani, won the Democratic primary on June 24, possibly to become the next New York City mayor on...

BOB BROWN: What is Real?

July 16, 2025

FRED FIRST: Spiders I Have Worn

July 16, 2025

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Does Putin Consider Ukraine Russian Territory? If So, U.S. Negotiations Are In Trouble

July 14, 2025

ANDY PITZER: Not-So-Trivial Geography

July 14, 2025

ROBERT L. MARONIC: Nathan’s Hot Dog Eating Contest On July 4th Is An Ode To Gluttony

July 11, 2025

BOB BROWN: Lost and Found

July 8, 2025

Commentary

Dominion’s Gas-Dependent Energy Plan neither Endorsed nor Rejected by Scc

July 17, 2025

The State Corporation Commission has judged Dominion Energy Virginia’s latest integrated resource plan (IRP) – the one with controversial proposals for additional use of...

Closing Virginia’s Education Gaps: Funding, Choice, and Accountability

July 1, 2025

Last Week Proves Again Wind and Solar Cannot Take the Heat

June 30, 2025

VA Elections Should Be About Virginia’s Future — Not a Referendum on President Trump

June 27, 2025

One is Enough: End the Front License Plate Requirement in Virginia

June 26, 2025

Primary Results Will Force Spanberger to Prove if She’s a Centrist

June 23, 2025

In Response to R. Maronic’s Editorial About Hamas on June 12th

June 20, 2025

COMMUNITY

The Roanoke Star - July 16, 2025

Load the Bus for Kids School Supply Drive – Aug 1-3

Roanoke County Public Schools, Roanoke City Public Schools, Salem City Public Schools and Craig County Schools are teaming up with Roanoke area Walmart stores to Load the Bus...

The Roanoke Star - July 11, 2025

Experts offer tips to keep teens engaged – and off screens – this summer

While summer may provide teens with a much-needed break from the classroom, it often comes with a heavy dose of screen time and perhaps some boredom. Virginia Tech...

The Roanoke Star - July 9, 2025

Roanoke Marks 90 Years of Social Security with Free Ice Cream Event

The 90th anniversary of Social Security is on August 14, and AARP Virginia is holding free events, including ice cream socials, to celebrate the program that more than...

The Roanoke Star - July 7, 2025

Bubba’s 33 Roanoke Supports Veterans with Burger Sales

Throughout July, Bubba’s 33 will partner with Homes For Our Troops to raise money to help build specially adapted homes for post 9-11 veterans, severely injured in the...