First in what we hope to be a series of Christmas photos around Southwest and Southside.
Culture
Cardinal News covers culture and all the stories that are shaping Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Why is there a University of Virginia diploma in ‘Ghostbusters’?
There’s a mysterious Easter egg in the new Ghostbusters movie. A spoiler-free investigation.
Send us photos of your Christmas lights!
We’ll post some of the best ones from around Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Joe McNamara, game day foodie
The Roanoke County legislator (and Cleveland Browns fan) draws a social media following for his football-themed menus.
Sam Rasoul, soccer champion
The Roanoke legislator spent the fall running for re-election — and also as goalie on what turned out to be a championship soccer team.
A 100-mile trail from Galax to Greenfield?
The Virginia Department of Transportation is taking comment on a proposal to connect the existing trails in the Roanoke and New River valleys.
Armadillo spotted in Roanoke
This sighting represents the most northerly report of an armadillo in Virginia.
Taubman spotlights Oscar-winning ‘Black Panther’ costumer
Black Panther and Malcolm X mingle in costumer’s career overview at the Taubman Museum of Art in Roanoke.
Lynchburg’s ‘ice culture’
Fifteen years after the LaHaye Ice Center opened, Lynchburg has developed a thriving culture of ice sports.
Another armadillo spotted in Southwest Virginia
An armadillo has been photographed waddling through Wise County, the latest in a series of sightings as the species pushes north.

