What Appalachia really needs is more private investment. So why aren’t all those companies who profess a commitment to social values making Appalachia one of those?
Dwayne Yancey
Yancey is editor of Cardinal News. His opinions are his own. You can reach him at dwayne@cardinalnews.org or 540-529-1136.
Posted inOpinion
In redistricting, Democrats have a voter distribution problem
Democrats need more voters to move to Southwest and Southside Virginia. Their big margins in Northern Virginia don’t help them win legislative seats.
Posted inOpinion
What we’ve learned from the debates
So far, the debates showcase why Youngkin is such a tough opponent for McAuliffe.
Posted inOpinion
What’s wrong with the redistricting map
Too many districts cross mountains when they don’t have to. And it will increase polarization.
Posted inOpinion
Why we’re launching Cardinal News
Today we’re launching Cardinal News, a new nonprofit nonpartisan online news site dedicated to covering in-depth journalism in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Here’s why we’re doing this.
Posted inOpinion
The surprising way both parties agree on redistricting maps
Both Democratic and Republican mapmakers would put the only two Democratic state senators west of the Blue Ridge into Republican districts.
Posted inCulture
‘A miracle in the mountains’
The historic Green Pastures, once the only outdoor recreation area for Black Virginians, has reopened in Alleghany County.
Posted inCulture
Clifton Forge recognizes pioneering scientist
The town now has a historical marker about the first Black woman to receive a doctorate in zoology.
Posted inEconomy
Grayson County bucks pandemic job loss trend
Grayson County is one of just three counties in Virginia has has gained jobs over the past two years.