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Reps. Griffith and Cline Support Photo ID to Vote, But Senators Warner and Kaine Still Oppose

In recent years, the interrelated issues of election integrity, proof of US citizenship, and photo ID to vote have become raging topics. The topic has become so mainstream that pop...

Cave Spring Middle School Student Wins 2026 Roanoke County Spelling Bee in Historic Fashion

When it comes to making spelling bee history at Roanoke County Public Schools, Cave Spring...

Defying Court Order, Delegates Rasoul, Franklin Vote for “Most Aggressive Gerrymander of any other State”

On Tuesday, February 10, freshman Del. Lily Franklin (D-Montgomery Co.) and Del. Salam "Sam" Rasoul...

Virginia Democrats Push “Most Aggressive Gerrymander Of Any Other State”

In what Cardinal News columnist Dwayne Yancey labels "sheer ugliness," Virginia Democrats on Feb. 5...

Gov. Spanberger Bans State Police/Agencies From Cooperating With Federal Immigration Law Enforcement

On February 4, Democrat Governor Abigail Spanberger marked yet another sharp break from the administration...

Roanoke Seaman Stays Busy on Way to Mediterranean

Navy Seaman Sean Keoughan, a native of Roanoke, is currently deployed aboard the Amphibious Landing Assault Ship USS Nassau (LHA 4) enroute to...

Roanoke Recognized as “StormReady”

The National Weather Service held an awards ceremony recently in the Noel C. Taylor Municipal Building's Emergency Operations Center, to recognize the City of...

WSLS Debuts “Our Blue Ridge”

Natalie Faunce is a familiar face to viewers of Roanoke area television news.  “I was a TV news anchor-reporter.  I spent about ten...

Convention is Other-Worldly

Creatures from throughout the galaxy descended on the Holiday Inn-Tanglewood last weekend for the 18th annual “SheVaCon.” That stands for Shenandoah Valley Convention--three...

State Champions Honored

The Group 3, Division AA state champion Northside High School Vikings football team was recognized last Thursday by the General Assembly and met...

School Board Reacts to Budget Crunch

The numbers differ somewhat based on a variety of scenarios, but one thing seems certain -- Roanoke City Schools are in for another...