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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...

Second Life for Former Roanoke Postmaster

It's never too late to start something new. Former Roanoke City Postmaster and current Botetourt County Supervisor Billy Martin personifies that reality. Martin was...

Nicholas Carr Speaks at Roanoke College

Acclaimed business writer and speaker, Nicholas Carr, spoke at Roanoke College last week to a sizable crowd that braved heavy rains to make their...

Documentary Explores Power Of Forgiveness

People really can forgive even if they can’t forget, as a documentary film making the rounds of some Roanoke area faith communities proves....

Fired Fleming Principal Hints Battle May Not Be Over

While not going as far as to say she will be suing Roanoke city schools to get her old job back, former William...

New Roundabout Opens in SW County

The new roundabout, or traffic circle, which realigns Colonial Avenue and Penn Forest Boulevard in Southwest Roanoke County is finally open.  The roundabout...

Tough First Year for Taubman

It was a short-lived honeymoon for the Taubman Museum of Art in downtown Roanoke as both attendance and revenue flagged amid a souring economy...