Roanoke is one of only a handful of cities across that country that has reaffirmed its Sister City ties with a Russian city.
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is founding editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org or 540-529-1136.
Two years into the pandemic, what have we learned?
And why are our infection rates so much higher than most of the rest of the world?
What would a Virginia version of South by Southwest look like?
We shouldn’t try to imitate the Austin pop culture-meets-business conference. But we could do our own thing.
Does New River really have the 3rd highest growth rate for tech jobs in the U.S.?
Yes, according to a report from the Brookings Institution. Here’s the catch, what it means and why it matters.
Why we’ll see fewer historical markers going up
Also, Gov. Youngkin hasn’t renewed a call for students to submit Black History and Asian American History marker proposals.
What trails should we be planning now for 2038?
It took 16 years for the Appalachian Trail to go from idea to reality. What big ideas for trails should we be entertaining now?
Does Georgia controversy give Virginia an opening?
If Youngkin wants to declare the state is ‘open for business,’ here’s an opportunity.
Why did Senate Finance strip funding for UVa Wise?
General Assembly has an opportunity to make a foundational investment in Southwest Virginia. Will it?
Roanoke College Poll gives Youngkin better ratings. Here’s why.
Wason Center poll suggested Youngkin was the least popular governor in the country. This poll says he’s about average.
Is Youngkin really the least popular governor in the country?
That’s what the Wason Center poll seems to suggest. Is that so?

