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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...

Roanokers Attend “Code-Red” Healthcare Protest in D.C.

Thousands of people from points all over the United States gathered in Upper Senate Park in Washington, D.C. Tuesday to protest the massive healthcare...

WWII Pilot Receives “Legion of Honor”

It was bitter cold but clear, as the last strains of “La Marsellaise” resonated into the air around the statue, “Le Monument aux Morts,”...

City Market Vendors and Farmers Remain Anxious

The threat by market vendors and farmers to permanently move their operations elsewhere spurred Mayor David Bowers to issue a press release last Thursday. ...

Area Doctors Clear the Way for Cataract Patients

Many people in southwest Virginia are seeing better than they have for some time, thanks to an initiative by several area eye doctors who...

Bond Award Seen As Conflict of Interest for City Council Member

Note: Since publication of this article on Dec 11th, Councilman Trinkle has withdrawn the subject property from consideration for receiving funds as part of...

New Owners of Fincastle Church Building Continue Historic Tradition

Not much appears changed on the exterior of the former Fincastle Baptist Church but for Wendy and Bob Jones, a lot has changed on...