Botetourt County delegate was part of duet that sang the national anthem.
Culture
Cardinal News covers culture and all the stories that are shaping Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Cooperative Extension wins grant to boost vaccine education
Program targets 10 low-vaccinated communities, mostly in Southwest and Southside.
Roanoke museum wants to become a state agency
State Sen. John Edwards’ bill would convert Virginia Museum of Transportation from non-profit to state agency.
What next for the Afghans at Fort Pickett?
Virginia has resettled 4,032 Afghans but about 5,000 remain at the military base in Nottoway County.
The sad tale of the armadillo spotted in Montgomery County — in 1932
The sporadic sightings of the armor-plated mammals started in Virginia earlier than we thought.
Armadillo spotted in Montgomery County
The sporadic sightings in Southwest Virginia continue with a New Year’s Day encounter near Christiansburg.
Fincastle’s unique New Year’s tradition
The Bells of Fincastle, an age-old Botetourt County tradition, will ring again to announce 2022.
Christmas lights from Tazewell
We asked readers to share photos of their favorite Christmas lights and decorations from around Southwest and Southside.
A carnival of lights in Buchanan
The carnival grounds in Buchanan in Botetourt County have been turned into a festival of lights for the holidays.
Christmas lights from Lynchburg
We asked readers to share photos of their favorite Christmas lights and decorations around Southwest and Southside.

