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The number of ICE detainees in the Roanoke jail more than tripled last year
An immigration attorney said though the number of ICE agents in Roanoke has not changed, changes on the federal level are causing this spike locally.
Politics
From artificial intelligence to zoos, here’s what happened to some of the key bills in Richmond
Here’s the status of some of the main pieces of legislation.
Local
Danville city manager’s proposed budget includes more revenue from casino, increased utility rates
The city anticipates receiving $37.7 million in casino-related revenues, which will help pay for projects and programs across Danville.
Culture
Beyond the cardinal numbers: Have you heard about the state bird?
A swooping survey of all things cardinal.
education
Roanoke City School Board approves preliminary budget in preparation of cuts
The school board’s budget is not final and does not yet detail cuts to programs or personnel that will need to be made in the upcoming fiscal year, but it did include 2% raises for RCPS employees.
eCONOMY
Craig-Botetourt Electric Cooperative seeks rate increase
The cooperative proposes raising the average Virginia residential customer’s monthly bill by $7.31.
OPinion
Prisoner’s sister: Hostage diplomacy is real. My brother is living proof.
The sister of a former Salem man who is being held in Russia after being abducted in international waters asks for others to speak up on her brother’s behalf.
Health Care
Budget bill could cap Medicaid payments for adult dental services
Dentists warn that a $2,000 annual limit would halt treatment plans and worsen access to care in a region already short on providers.
news briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia joins national push for refunds after U.S. Supreme Court voids Trump tariffs; more …
From elsewhere: State OKs all 3 Chesterfield hospital projects, overruling staff on HCA. Virginia aging advocacy groups praise new nursing home rules but fear budget cuts. Appeals court examines Liberty University firing of transgender IT worker.
Sports
VHSL basketball: Abingdon girls win state title, Salem girls come up short
Also winning state titles Saturday were the John Handley boys and the Petersburg boys. Full list of state championship winners, scores and box scores.
WEATHER
How does snow accumulate after it’s been so warm?
Twice in the past week, parts of Cardinal News’ coverage area have experienced accumulating snow hours after much warmer temperatures.
Cardinal 250
Freedom was paved with confiscation
Virginia eventually seized and sold off an estimated 53,000 acres, plus personal property, which in some cases included enslaved Africans.
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