From elsewhere: After eastern groundwater report detailed aquifer concerns, Virginia lawmakers consider policy shifts. State pulls license of Goochland treatment center where recent escapes happened. Relocated Andy Layne trailhead to Tinker Cliffs on hiking “Triple Crown” opens.
News Briefs
Stay informed with the latest headlines from across Southwest and Southside Virginia with Cardinal News Briefs. This category features fast, essential updates from the trusted journalists at Cardinal News, covering breaking news, local government, education, business, public safety, weather, health, transportation, community events and more.
From the New River Valley and Roanoke Valley to Southside Virginia, the New River Highlands and beyond, Cardinal News Briefs delivers timely reporting and quick-hit stories that keep readers connected to the issues shaping Southwest and Southside Virginia communities. Whether you’re looking for developing news, regional updates, statewide policy impacts or local stories that matter to Virginians, this page offers concise, reliable journalism rooted in the region.
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Headlines from across the state: Judge affirms ruling in favor of former felons in voting rights lawsuit; more …
From elsewhere: USDA advances Roadless Rule repeal; advocates, lawmakers say it puts 400,000 acres in Virginia at risk. Roanoke College adds women’s varsity flag football. Dominion says it’s getting a Trump tariff refund.
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Headlines from across the state: Battery storage facility pitched for Chase City area; more …
From elsewhere: Franklin County official resigns abruptly two days after disclosing data center’s demise. SCC commissioner, former NextEra attorney declines to recuse herself from merger case. Assistant state medical examiner fired over false certification letter; murder cases she testified in being questioned.
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Headlines from across the state: DOJ probes William & Mary over alleged race-based scholarship policies; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia hotel business bounces back from pandemic problems. Henry County sheriff fires two deputies after out-of-state arrests. Virginia Union University seeking city permission to develop Richmond Community Hospital property.
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Headlines from across the state: ‘Project Flash’ data center proposal fizzles out in Franklin County; more …
From elsewhere: Tensions flare over Pride event cancelation in Augusta County. VCU and James City County study drone delivery of defibrillators. Virginia’s assault weapons ban still isn’t in effect, but one militia is still ready to resist.
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Headlines from across the state: Henry County sheriff suspends access to Flock cameras, more …
From elsewhere: Botetourt supervisor bars media from attending Google data center town hall. Pulaski councilman faces removal vote after arrest on child abuse material charges. Shenandoah County to appeal federal court order to change Confederate school names.
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Headlines from across the state: Frederick County eyes first-in-state move to remove data centers as permitted use, more . . .
From elsewhere: Seventh grader in Lee County charged with stabbing teacher. Governor orders flags at half-staff for Appomattox deputy killed in crash. Breeze Airways to halt direct flights from Tri-Cities to Dulles.
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Headlines from across the state: Martinsville legal bill tops $790,000, more . . .
From elsewhere: Emory & Henry welcomes largest incoming class ever. Master plan for future Mayo River State Park adopted. Multiple schools appeal proposed assignments under VHSL realignment.
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Headlines from across the state: School name change lawsuit could cost Shenandoah County up to $10 million; more . . .
From elsewhere: Botetourt County to discuss future of solar. Wintergreen releases wastewater into Rockfish River. Martinsville Speedway announces 2027 dates.
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Headlines from across the state: SCC chair recused herself in previous NextEra case, more . . .
From elsewhere: AG Jones visits Roanoke. Buck-Hayes’ attorney seeks extension for appeal. Roanoke’s Patrick Henry appeals recommended move to higher classification due to travel concerns.
