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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...

Lenny Marcus Trio Spreads Comfort and Joy

It may have been cold and pouring rain outside.  But on the mezzanine inside the Roanoke Main Library on Tuesday evening, folks were enjoying...

Legislators, School Board and Council Meet to Press Programs

Local control over the start of the school year was top on the agenda for Roanoke City Schools according to school board member Lori...

When the Light at the End of the Tunnel is Not an Oncoming Train

She took piano lessons when she was nine in Blacksburg; the teacher talked about how language is like music. That’s when the serious...

‘Tis the Season . . .

Dancers (L to R)  Kate Oborn, Abigail Bagliani, Courtney Hood, Shannon Toole, Maria Jessee, Bria Gepitulan and Sarah Francisco are all smiles as they...

Dispatch Merger Closer to Reality for County, Vinton

A joint Town Council / Board of Supervisors meeting on the feasibility study regarding the merger of Roanoke County and Town of Vinton Emergency...

Drumstick Dash a Record Breaker

Gobble, gobble. Stomp, stomp.  The 4th annual Drumstick Dash roared through the streets of downtown Roanoke on Thanksgiving Day to raise money for the...