The report cites a 63% increase in rent for a one-bedroom apartment in the past six years.
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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville Police Department still looking for a home as other municipal offices move buildings
The city is purchasing the Fidelity Bank building for $2.5 million for space.
Posted inDanville area
Danville’s River District momentum spreads to north end of the city
Seed money is spurring revitalization. A neighborhood event is scheduled for Halloween.
Posted inDanville area
Danville activist says she will open Poppy’s Place, an alternative to the city’s embattled animal shelter
Tanya Martin has been outspoken about the issue for years.
Posted inNew River Valley
The Local is open, reviving the old Cook’s Cleaners building in downtown Blacksburg. We took a look inside.
Five businesses are open, along with the Moon Hollow coffee shop.
Posted inNew River Valley
Montgomery County board approves Prices Fork wrestling facility on a split vote. Supporters say it’s a must have with growing interest in the sport.
Opponents cited traffic and environmental concerns with the project, to be built by a private company.
Posted inMartinsville area
Martinsville’s Lester Group buying YMCA building. Commissioner says property will return to tax rolls.
The Y will remain in the facility, rent free, for three years, according to the agreement.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Top candidates for campaign fundraising in Roanoke, Salem council races both have ties to same political consulting firm
As the election approaches, Amanda Marko and Jeffrey Hoeflich-Nickels have accumulated the most campaign cash.
Posted inLynchburg area
Deciphering a complex race: Republicans run against Republicans in Lynchburg as Democrats hope to seize possible city council opportunity
Voters are energized, candidates say.
Posted inMartinsville area
Amid municipal troubles, Martinsville candidates talk about moving the city forward at Cardinal News forum
Ideas ranged from rebuilding trust and changing the narrative to bringing in jobs, housing and the school sales tax.
