From elsewhere: Virginia one step closer to probation reform with bills headed for Spanberger’s desk. Leaked memo: New Virginia corrections director replaces six senior officials. Botetourt County solar farm issue tabled amid residents’ criticisms.
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: As Potomac River advisories lift, public concerns remain after sewage spill; more …
From elsewhere: Spanberger to appoint criminal justice veterans and Henrico supervisor to parole board. Virginia National Guard units, thousands of Norfolk-based sailors in Middle East. Search for wanted former Union head football coach Travis Turner remains ongoing.
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Headlines from across the state: State won’t say which law enforcement agencies are breaking surveillance camera laws; more …
From elsewhere: Bedford County supervisor files lawsuit over reproductive freedom constitutional amendment. Pentagon eyes Virginia Tech for senior officers in place of “woke” Ivy League. Virginia Beach to get $355 million VA clinic, creating 600 jobs.
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Headlines from across the state: Bill would increase cap on medical malpractice awards from $2.7 million to $6 million; more …
From elsewhere: Obama, Spanberger welcome Virginia Supreme Court ruling allowing redistricting vote. Immigration arrests spark bills to guarantee K-12 education rights for all Virginia students. Stripped of members, parole board operations grind to a halt.
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Headlines from across the state: William & Mary on Pentagon’s list of ‘toxic indoctrination’ colleges, losing its support; more …
From elsewhere: Bill to require factual teaching about U.S. Capitol attack clears Virginia General Assembly. Virginia homeschooling nears 66,000 students, up nearly 50% since pandemic. Dave’s Hot Chicken, J.Crew to join Whole Foods at $100 million Midlothian Depot.
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Headlines from across the state: Waymo could expand to Virginia under new driverless car bill; more …
From elsewhere: Bill mandating ingredient labels on menstrual products headed to Spanberger. No criminal charges against Rocky Mount mayor, prosecutor decides. George Washington University sells Virginia campus to Amazon Data Services.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia lawmakers reach agreement for first steps to monitor PFAS in biosolids; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s new public health leaders take the helm as state agencies weather uncharted waters. “Scarpetta” series based on Richmond murders to debut on Amazon Prime. Some Virginia police, sheriffs not complying with new Flock camera regulations.
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Headlines from across the state: Henrietta Lacks’ family settles suit with Novartis over use of her cells; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia lawmakers’ rejections leave vacancies on three higher ed governing boards. Emails between ICE, Richmond sheriff’s office show sheriff won’t comply with detention requests. Virginia may unwind decades-old liquor sales mandate.
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Headlines from across the state: The Lovings’ legal fight is now featured on the U.S. Civil Rights Trail; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia Democrats sharpen focus on ICE limits after Spanberger’s State of the Union rebuttal. Squirrels claim Richmond owes them $6.5 million for ballpark costs. Woman found alive and well after vanishing on shopping trip to Martinsville taken into custody.
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Headlines from across the state: After anti-Flock protest, Richmond police chief defends use of license plate readers; more …
From elsewhere: Here’s how much money Virginia cities, counties made from speed cameras last year. Mecklenburg planners reject Turtle Cove zoning request. Pause on Virginia offshore wind farm cost Dominion more than $200 million — but turbines will power up soon.
