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City of Roanoke Published 17 hours ago

Community Organizations Can Apply for Safer Communities Grant Funding

The City of Roanoke is making $300,000 in Safer Communities grant funding available to eligible organizations for programs that support violent crime reduction efforts.

Cardinal News Published September 29

Data centers are creating blue-collar jobs. Are Democrats on the wrong side politically of these workers?

Most of the jobs being created by data centers aren't in the computer facilities themselves but in supply chains. The candidates who call for a moratorium on data center construction would put some of these jobs at risk.

Cardinal News Published September 29

HCA plans new Roanoke County ER, new Danville-based air ambulance

The standalone emergency room will be LewisGale Medical Center's third. LewisGale's parent company, HCA Healthcare, also plans to add a second air ambulance helicopter based in Danville.

Cardinal News Published 8 minutes ago

Two different views of Amendment 3, the restoration of rights amendment on Virginia’s ballot

Virginians are voting on three proposed constitutional amendments.

Cardinal News Published 23 minutes ago

Headlines from across the state: Drought spurs resurgence of rare plants at Buggs Island Lake; more …

From elsewhere: Virginia Democrats warn more healthcare strains loom after November election. Franklin County administrator to step down. Symposium helps descendants of enslaved people connect with family history.

Cardinal News Published 12 hours ago

The great reservoir refill of 2002. Can that repeat in 2026?

An El Niño-charged weather pattern washed away an extreme Virginia drought in three months 24 years ago.

Cardinal News Published 12 hours ago

Hotel Roanoke Conference Center sale finalized, entire $14 million to go to city

The facility's commission will dissolve at some point now that its purpose is ending.

Cardinal News Published September 30

Two different views on Amendment 2, the marriage amendment on Virginia’s ballot

Virginians are voting on three proposed constitutional amendments.

City of Roanoke Published September 29

Melrose Library Hosts Flip the Fair Science Fair Event for Local Students

Cardinal News Published September 29

Two different views on Amendment 1, the abortion/reproductive health amendment on Virginia’s ballot

Virginians are voting on three proposed constitutional amendments.

Cardinal News Published September 29

Headlines from across the state: Youth advocates warn higher marijuana fine could deepen racial disparities; more …

From elsewhere: Virginia DMV wait times plummet to record lows after major reforms. University of Richmond gets $150 million gift, believed to be most ever for a Virginia college. Virginia Tech increasing football and basketball ticket prices to fund "top-10 mentality."

Cardinal News Published September 28

Here’s what it would take for Democrats to win in each of Virginia’s five Republican-held congressional districts

In three districts, Democrats could win with a presidential-level turnout if Republicans stay at a midterm-level turnout. In two others, Democrats need either a higher turnout than that, or for some Republican voters to change their minds. Here's the math.