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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...

Roanoke Ballet Theatre Student Headed To The Big Time

It was a toy – a stuffed ballerina bunny doll – that in part helped turn Claire Kiser into a dancer.  “All my friends...

Candidates Mix It Up at Back Creek Forum

The Back Creek Civic League hosted a “Candidates Night” on Monday (Oct. 19) at the Back Creek Fire Station in southwest Roanoke County,...

Q & A with Morgan Griffith and Carter Turner

Morgan Griffith has been the House Majority Leader since 1994 in the Virginia House of Delegates and is a lifelong Salem resident.  A graduate...

Law Enforcement Dogs to Be Honored

On Friday, Oct. 16 at 2 p.m., the sacrifices of law enforcement dogs in Virginia will be remembered in a ceremony and memorial dedication...

Passenger Rail in Roanoke – No Time Soon

How close is Roanoke to regaining public rail service?  Looks like at least four to five  years, according to Kevin Page, the Chief of...

Q&A with Sherman Holland and Douglas Walker

Sherman Holland is a native Roanoker and a product of the Roanoke City School system.  He graduated from Roanoke College and has worked in...