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“Personhood” Status for Unborn Emerges as New Front Line in Abortion Battle
“Fetal personhood” has emerged as the next step of the anti-abortion movement.
By amending state constitutions or passing new laws, a number of state legislatures across the country are attempting...
Virginia Residents Will Need ‘REAL ID’ to Board An Airplane Starting May 2025
Do you have a star on your Virginia driver’s license? If not, there’s still time...
Amtrak Virginia Sets New Record With March 2024 Ridership
Double-digit increases seen on all four corridorsThe Virginia Passenger Rail Authority (VPRA) marked yet another...
Marine Terminal Improvements Almost Complete – No Impact Yet From Maryland Bridge Collapse
The Richmond Marine Terminal has not seen an increase in traffic following the Francis Scott...
Police Clash With Protesters at VCU Pro-Palestine Event
Law enforcement officers arrested 13 individuals during a chaotic clash that involved use of chemical...
Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia Announce Agreement to Spur Offshore Wind Energy
Maryland, North Carolina, and Virginia have announced a three-state collaboration to advance offshore wind projects in the region and promote the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic...
Classic Boaters Enjoy Fall Cruise at SML
The SML Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society participated in a fall cruise this past Saturday on Smith Mountain Lake. Eight boats...
Roanoke Awarded 2020 Top Adventure Town
Thanks to the support of so many who cast their vote over four rounds of competition, Roanoke is the winner of the Large Top...
VA Tech Alumni Couple’s Contactless Candy Slide Seen Around The World
While talking with parents in August at a pediatric clinic in Southwest Virginia, medical student Nicole Minor heard the same concerns. In the wake...
ROANOKE STAR SPECIAL: Pre-Election Interview With Mayor Sherman Lea
Mayor Sherman Lea has long been a fixture in Roanoke’s spiritual, social, and political life. He first entered politics in 2004 at the suggestion...
Virginia Launches Largest Infrastructure Project in Commonwealth’s History
The Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) and state and local leaders to broke ground on the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT) Expansion Project on Thursday...