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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...

New County Chairman Promises Transparency

The vote last week to make Joe “Butch” Church Chairman of the Roanoke County Board of Supervisors was viewed as an upset by...

McDonnell Sworn In as Virginia’s Governor

While campaigning back in December, Bob McDonnell promised the crowd a warm and sunny day for his Inauguration and a celebration party “not...

Come to the Library for Short Plays AND a Round of Golf

River Laker and the Roanoke City library system are full of surprises. Not only will the library stage “The Sneakerhead Show” Thursday night...

Council Tables Vote on Storm Water Fees

It sounded like a good idea and all agreed much work is needed when it comes to storm water management issues – but...

SCLC Holiday Banquet Honors Local Heroes

Hundreds of people gathered at the Holiday Inn-Valley View last Friday to celebrate the fifteenth annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday Banquet. ...

Local Haitian Missionary Concerned About Setbacks

Tom Fame, a Roanoke allergist based at Lewis Gale, has been to Haiti more than 25 times since 1996.  He doesn’t go on...