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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...

Local Troubadour Releases New Album

Songwriter-performer Greg Trafidlo gave up the corporate world more than a decade ago to focus on his artistic pursuits, and lately his career seems...

Garner Announces Run for City Council

It may seem early to begin looking at the May 4 city council elections but with the decision of the Roanoke City Democratic Committee...

The Big One Finally Hits . . .

Roanoke Valley residents, and especially children, will long remember the “Great Christmas Snow of 2009” that broke an almost 14 year lull in “real...

New City Manager Brings Optimism, Easy-Going Style To Roanoke

As search executive Colin Baenziger’s words floated through the frigid air Monday, Roanoke learned who the much-anticipated new city manager will be as of...

“Click and Clack” of the Music World Live in the Roanoke Valley

Tucked barely a block from Main Street in Salem is a well-kept, non-descript little building that houses a specialized instrument repair service – something...

County of Roanoke Holds Investiture Ceremony

This past Friday found the Roanoke County Courthouse full of people who were there not for a trial, but for a special ceremony --...