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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 Tea Party Weighs in on Health Care Reform

The Grim Reaper waved his staff at the “Say No to Government Health Care” rally and led the Roanoke Tea Party on October 30...

Final Alarm for Roanoke Fire Fighter

Father, friend and Roanoke Fireman Chris Brown passed away unexpectedly last Thursday with his family at his side after he became ill from the...

Gubernatorial Candidates Square Off at Roanoke College

Olin Hall at Roanoke College was the setting last week for the final debate between Creigh Deeds (D) and Bob McDonnell (R), candidates for...

South County Library Breaks Ground

No doubt about it: “The library was so overwhelmed,” stated Diana Rosapepe, director of library services, concerning the current Roanoke County Headquarters/419 Library.  Forty...

Walker Buys Patrick Henry Hotel

Local real estate developer Ed Walker has purchased The Patrick Henry Hotel on Jefferson Street in downtown Roanoke. “The goal is to take a...

Positively Pink Parade Benefits “Every Woman’s Life” Program

Carilion Clinic's Breast Care Center, Panera Bread and Valley View Mall hosted the fourth annual Positively Pink Parade last Saturday to benefit the Every...