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Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform
The local committee has adopted a resolution criticizing the RNC’s relaxed positions on abortion, gun rights and same-sex marriage. The post Campbell County GOP pushes back against Trump-endorsed national party platform appeared first on Cardinal News.
Carilion CEO Nancy Agee to leave position in September
Agee, who has worked for Carilion since 1973, will become CEO emeritus as of Sept. 30; the health system's president, Steve Arner, will be CEO effective Oct. 1. The post Carilion CEO Nancy Agee to leave position in September appeared first on Cardinal News.
Pittsylvania County approves its first data center project
The project could bring in millions of dollars in tax revenue over 10 to 15 years, officials said. Residents who live near the Ringgold parcel have opposed the development. The post Pittsylvania County approves its first data center project appeared first on Cardinal News.
Spanberger, Stoney are the big fundraisers in the still-forming 2025 races
Meanwhile, the three mayoral candidates in Roanoke are roughly even in cash while the Republican candidate for a key Lynchburg council seat has a cash advantage of nearly 9-to-1. The post Spanberger, Stoney are the big fundraisers in the still-forming 2025 races appeared first on Cardinal News.
Gift of a Roanoke artist’s painting to South Korean sister city proves a historic first
Susan Egbert's "Virginia Views" was selected as the first gift of permanent art from Roanoke to Wonju. The post Gift of a Roanoke artist’s painting to South Korean sister city proves a historic first appeared first on Cardinal News.
Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case; more …
From elsewhere: Wise County’s new job creation site gets attention. Report details disturbing hazing rituals at UVa. Luigi Greco, Roanoke Valley pizzamaker and entrepreneur, dies at 73. The post Miyares leads 16 states asking Supreme Court to hear parental rights case; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia
Virginia's royal governor, Lord Dunmore, offered freedom to any enslaved laborers who enlisted with the British. After the war, those Black Loyalists were evacuated to Canada, where their legacy is still honored today. The post About 900 Black Loyalists from Virginia escaped slavery and went to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
How a Virginia-born singer joined with Al Stewart to write a song about Loyalists who fled to Nova Scotia
The year 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. Cardinal News has embarked on a three-year project to tell the little-known stories of Virginia’s role in the march to independence. This project is supported, in part, by a grant from the Virginia American Revolution 250 Commission. You can sign up to receive a free monthly […] The post How a Virginia-born singer joined with Al Stewart to write a song about Loyalists who fled to Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia
The director and board member of the Black Loyalist Heritage Centre in Canada talk about their efforts to reconnect with relatives in Virginia. The post Cardinal 250 podcast with descendants of Black Loyalists who fled Virginia for Nova Scotia appeared first on Cardinal News.
Dispatch from 1773: Smuggling in Rhode Island prompts Virginia to do something revolutionary
British enforcement of customs laws leads to arrests, a political confrontation, and then a ship being set ablaze. The post Dispatch from 1773: Smuggling in Rhode Island prompts Virginia to do something revolutionary appeared first on Cardinal News.
Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers
Hay and corn crops are suffering, and some cattle farmers are having to haul water and put out hay for their livestock. The post Hot, dry weather brings ‘crispy’ fields and low yields to Southwest Va. farmers appeared first on Cardinal News.
Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘unofficial chamber of commerce,’ dies
The St. Paul lawyer was instrumental in creating the Mendota Trail, Clinch River State Park, the Appalachian School of Law and the Appalachian College of Pharmacy. The post Frank Kilgore, Southwest Virginia’s ‘unofficial chamber of commerce,’ dies appeared first on Cardinal News.
Eighth graders across Roanoke build their own community in gun-violence prevention program
Community Builders is a pilot program funded by the state for two years. It seeks to prevent gun violence by showing rising eighth graders options for college, the workforce and community involvement. The post Eighth graders across Roanoke build their own community in gun-violence prevention program appeared first on Cardinal News.
Tobacco commission head talks economic development ahead of Martinsville visit
James Campos said the Commonwealth Center for Advanced Training and similar places make a significant impact on their communities, both by training residents and facilitating collaboration with groups like the commission. The post Tobacco commission head talks economic development ahead of Martinsville visit appeared first on Cardinal News.
Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more …
From elsewhere: Artist, philanthropist P. Buckley Moss dies. Historic designation sought for site of deadly 1883 race riot in Danville. Lynchburg, Covington cooling centers reopen during heat spell. The post Blacksburg leaders considering relaxing home size rules for areas near downtown; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.
Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia
Blacksburg also had its hottest day in 12 years on Monday — but a break in the heat wave is on the way. The post Roanoke soars to 103 degrees; another sizzler Tuesday for Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.
As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river
Demolition of the low-water dam across the Dan River started Friday. Removing the structure will allow for future recreational development along the waterfront, city officials have said. The post As a century-old dam comes down, Danville residents wonder what it will mean for their river appeared first on Cardinal News.
For sixth time, Virginia is rated top state for business. Here are 10 takeaways from those CNBC ratings.
Here's a deep dive into what put Virginia into the top spot, and categories where the state falls short. The post For sixth time, Virginia is rated top state for business. Here are 10 takeaways from those CNBC ratings. appeared first on Cardinal News.
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