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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...

Lange Meets With Lawmakers on Budget Cuts

School superintendents from across the state met with lawmakers in Richmond last week, offering cuts they are considering to help balance state and...

Goodman Meets With Bent Mountain Residents

The Bent Mountain Women's Club recently hosted Clay Goodman, Roanoke County Administrator, at the Bent Mountain Fire Station.  Goodman has held the Administrator’s...

Retired Park Ranger Tells Tales in New Book

When retired National Park Ranger Bruce Bytnar called it quits two years ago, he started writing down stories about some of his life’s...

Marching in Memory

Local dignitaries and over 100 other Roanokers took part in a short march from the Martin Luther King Bridge to First Baptist Church...

Local Teens Organize Relief Trip to New Orleans

Schools and churches often organize mission work groups for young people, but rarely do we hear of young people themselves planning and fund-raising...

Family with Adopted Haitian Children Concerned About Homeland

Roanokers Corey and Jason Waters have a vested interest in the events going on in Haiti.  The couple has adopted five Haitian children,...