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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...

Study Reveals Tremendous Economic Impact of Carilion Clinic

Carilion Clinic generated more than $3.2 billion and nearly 24,000 jobs for Virginia’s economy in 2018, according to an economic impact study released today...

SML Regional Chamber Selects New Venue For Wine Festival

The Smith Mountain Lake Wine Festival, the lake region’s largest and most popular annual event, will move to Mariners Landing for 2020, organizers announced...

Roanoke City Names Chester R. Smith, Jr. As Acting Police Chief

Roanoke City Manager Bob Cowell has named Deputy Chief Chester R. Smith, Jr. to serve as Acting Police Chief.  Smith will fill this role...

Passenger Traffic Continues to Grow at ROA 

The Roanoke-Blacksburg Regional Airport continued to see 2019 traffic increase with December traffic up 17.7% on a year over year basis. December 2019 saw...

LOA Soup for Seniors Project Kicks Off February 3

Winter is a difficult time for our older homebound neighbors and the choice between food and heat can be hard. SW Virginians can help...

Virginia’s Inventory of Available Homes Plummets 40% in Five Years

2019 closes with dramatically low inventory across the Commonwealth According to the 2019 Year-End Home Sales Report released by Virginia Realtors, the availability of homes...