Danville’s net in-migration is more than all but three other cities in Virginia.
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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New population estimates: Fairfax County population losses accelerate, so do population gains downstate
Virginia continues to see more people moving in than out, a reversal of a long-running trend. These stats also contradict a previous report on Roanoke.
Posted inCulture
Canada denies entry to country star Charley Crockett; cites 10-year-old felony weed conviction in Wythe County
He’s referenced the charge in one of his songs and has been admitted in the past. This time he had to cancel his Canadian tour.
Posted inOpinion
Why Virginia’s lobster is blue: A closer look at the political dynamics in the proposed congressional districts
Five of the 11 districts would be dominated by Northern Virginia voters. The Richmond area would dominate two more.
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Roanoke College poll: Redistricting vote would fail 52% to 44% if held now
This poll is the first public poll taken since the proposed map of new lines was released that shows how Democrats seek to knock out four of the state’s five Republican U.S. House members.
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Confused about where redistricting stands after court rulings? Here are the key questions and answers.
We now have two court rulings that have been appealed to the Virginia Supreme Court, and some local governments that are challenging the legality of the election. Here’s a primer on what’s happening.
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10 things to know about the new state budget proposals
The move to end data center tax breaks comes just as data centers are eyeing rural Virginia, and other key issues.
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Study: Economic impact of Tech’s biomedical operations in Roanoke more than doubles in 8 years
A 2018 study predicted this rise. The economic growth in the Roanoke Valley has actually run higher than forecast.
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Republicans score another court win on redistricting. Will this one force Virginia Supreme Court to act faster?
A Tazewell County judge blocks state officials for holding an election. The attorney general will appeal, but early voting is scheduled to start in 11 days.
Posted inPolitics
Where bills stand at the midpoint of the General Assembly
Here’s the status of some key legislation, from animal welfare to taxes.