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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.
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Ford Quillen, remembered as strong advocate for Southwest Virginia in General Assembly, dies
The former legislator and judge was known for helping create the Virginia Coalfield Economic Development Authority.
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Roanoke wants a casino. It’s going about that in a way no other Virginia city has done.
Another challenge: Studies for the Danville and Petersburg casinos put the Roanoke Valley within their market areas.
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Spanberger didn’t have to criticize Trump in her inaugural address. She did anyway.
Virginia’s new governor didn’t mention the president, but she made it clear they are on different pages when it comes to policy. How is this going to play out?
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Inauguration features a ‘First Gentleman’s Pancake Breakfast.’ The syrup comes from Wise County.
Yes, Virginia makes maple syrup. Production is small but growing. The Virginia Cooperative Extension Service has been promoting maple syrup as a good way for some farmers to generate extra cash.
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40 years after Baliles proclaimed a ‘New Dominion,’ it may have finally arrived
The Virginia that Abigail Spanberger takes over Saturday is quite different from the one that Gerald Baliles looked out on in 1986. Here’s what Virginia looks like today.
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Virginia’s energy imports drop; we’re no longer the No. 1 importer in the country
However, we are No. 2. and still import nearly one-third of our power. Here’s a review of the latest statistics.
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With a cabinet heavy on experience, Spanberger seems primed for fast start
Here’s what to look for as both a new governor and a new House of Delegates take office.
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The new House of Delegates has a record number of women
Another change: Two-thirds of the House of Delegates — 66 of 100 members — have joined since the 2019 elections that produced the 2020 legislature.
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Dispatch from 1776: Virginia troops surrender in Quebec while Norfolk burns here at home
The year begins with setbacks and disaster.
