Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, makes the case that no one should ever have to leave their hometown to find a good job, and that a redistribution of tech work could be the answer.
Megan Schnabel
Megan Schnabel is managing editor for Cardinal News. Reach her at megan@cardinalnews.org or 540-819-4969.
Posted inEconomy
Roanoke labs project awaits final budget approval
The intended site for 30,000 square feet of lab space is a Carilion-owned building on South Jefferson Street.
Posted inEconomy
Health, social services agencies await word on state funding for referral network
Funding for the program was originally slashed; agencies praise the network but some backers fear that legislators are unfamiliar with its use.
Posted inEconomy
Southwest Virginia ‘ahead of the curve’ on post-pandemic jobs recovery
The region’s employment rebounded to pre-pandemic levels faster than the state as a whole, but challenges remain, according to the CEO of the Virginia Economic Development Partnership.
Posted inEconomy
Roanoke-Blacksburg Technology Council announces annual award winners
The event recognizes the technology community in the Roanoke and New River valleys.
Posted inEconomy
‘This is a void that needs to be filled’
Money from the sale of the last locally-owned daily newspaper in Roanoke will now help fund Cardinal News.
Posted inPolitics
Buchanan County supervisor indicted on election fraud, embezzlement charges
Trey Adkins is charged with 82 felonies.
Posted inCulture
Celebrating Appalachia’s heritage, block by block
Project Heritage Quilt honors the stories of Wise and Dickenson counties and will be unveiled next week at a Richmond museum gala. But creator Amy Tetterton doesn’t want to stop there.
Posted inEconomy
Survey highlights Virginia support for health and medical research
Supporters of life sciences cluster in Roanoke and New River valley hoping state budget will include $15.7 million for labs.
