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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...

Star City Reads Will Distribute Books at Fall Festival

A program that has helped Roanoke win two of its seven All American City Awards from the National Civic League is in full swing...

Local Emergency Officials React To Las Vegas Mass Shooting

Dr John Burton chairs the emergency medicine department at Carilion Clinic. As a Level 1 trauma center there’s always a mobilization plan in place. If...

New Red Cross Director In Roanoke Facing Disaster Challenges

Less than six months after she took over as executive director of the American Red Cross in the Virginia region, focused on the Roanoke...

DMV Offers Virginians Tips on How to Avoid Buying Flood Damaged Vehicles

The Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV) is urging customers in the market for a new or used car to be on the lookout...

Poll: Gillespie Closes Gap on Northam; Virginians Favor Tax Cuts, Free Community College, and Keeping Confederate Monuments

Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ed Gillespie has narrowed the gap, and he now trails Democrat Ralph Northam by only four percentage points (47%-43%), which is...

Campus Master Plan Re-imagines Virginia Tech

Campus growth shouldn’t happen by happenstance. It should be intentional, said Sherwood Wilson, Virginia Tech’s vice president for operations. About every 10 years, Virginia Tech devises...