Plus: Blacksburg is tackling a constant municipal issue — parking, and Heritage Day fest is next Saturday.
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Cardinal News covers the local stories impacting the communities in Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inPolitics
Candidate drops out of Lynchburg City Council race
That leaves nine candidates seeking three open seats this November.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
With a new building, RAM House hopes to serve a new set of needs for Roanoke’s unhoused
A $5 million project brings addiction treatment, healthcare and employment help to the city’s unhoused population.
Posted inLocal
Martinsville Field Notes: Another step is taken toward a new YMCA
Plus: Henry County schools and partners give free supplies, haircuts and shoes, and “Trolls The Musical, Jr.” is here!
Posted inSouthwest Area
Southwest Field Notes: Recovery center in Dickenson County will open Sept. 28
Plus: Another successful year of Mountain Music School, and High Knob Outdoor Festival starts this weekend.
Posted inLocal
Roanoke Valley Field Notes: Mill Mountain Star climb prompts governmental explanation
Plus: City of Roanoke wraps up parking study and will now consider recommendations.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg Field Notes: Local officials raise awareness of online threats in a region that’s led the charge against them for 30 years
Also in this edition, local students can get back-to-school pampering for free, and construction continues on the largest capital improvement project in Lynchburg’s history.
Posted inLocal
First-time candidates Moore and Clawson top Roanoke City Council Democratic primary
Incumbent Vivian Sanchez-Jones earned the third nomination while Councilman Peter Volosin was in fourth after Tuesday’s vote.
Posted inLocal
RFK Jr., during Monday trip to Danville, says AI will transform rural healthcare
The secretary of health and human services toured two Southside facilities and spoke about the future of rural healthcare.
Posted inDanville area
Danville Field Notes: As food costs rise, a local food pantry is shredding papers in exchange for donations
Plus: Danville staff and city council have identified three future priorities, and the city is looking for artists for an outdoor exhibition.
