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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...

Drug Takeback Day Events To Be Held Across Roanoke Area

Roanokers are encouraged to take advantage of Saturday's National Prescription Drug Take Back Day. (October 28th 2017.) Law enforcement agencies, community partners, and members...

Virginia Museum of Transportation To Offer New Private Railcar Excursions

The Virginia Museum of Transportation, Inc. announces a new offering with Amtrak for luxurious private rail car service between Roanoke and Washington, D.C. The...

Virginia Tech Beyond Boundaries Scholars Program Helps More Than 130 Students

George Wenn III was certain he wanted to attend Virginia Tech. He did not know if he and his family could afford it. Then...

LOA Announces Elder Justice Alliance

The Local Office on Aging has brought together organizations and individuals throughout Roanoke, Salem, Botetourt, Craig, Covington and Alleghany to create an Elder Justice...

Virginia’s Seat Belt Use Rate Reaches New High

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) has announced that Virginia’s seat belt use rate has reached a record high of 85.3 percent. However,...

City Officially Opens Holton Plaza to the Public

The City of Roanoke held a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Oct. 16 to officially open Holton Plaza to the public. Holton Plaza will enhance the...