From elsewhere: Lobby Day draws larger pro-gun crowd as Virginia Democrats revive gun-safety agenda. Petersburg’s tent casino readies for its big moment. Work resumes on Coastal Virginia Offshore Wind project after court order ends federal pause.
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: In historic first for Virginia, Adam Spanberger becomes first gentleman; more …
From elsewhere: LaCivita drops defamation lawsuit against Daily Beast. Spanberger appoints new director for state prisons. Science Museum of Western Virginia will leave Center in the Square.
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Headlines from across the state: Dominion offshore wind project in U.S. to resume construction after judge lifts Trump suspension; more …
From elsewhere: After UVa resignations, Spanberger names 27 to Virginia college boards. Lawsuit filed to protect rare Appalachian salamander found in Virginia, neighboring states. 24 plead guilty in Roanoke scheme to defraud pandemic relief program.
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Headlines from across the state: Spotsylvania supervisors move toward rolling back data center standards; more …
From elsewhere: Lake Gaston housing, marina project comes before Mecklenburg planners. Virginia Congressman Wittman among just 17 Republicans nationally to back ACA credits extension. Don’t have the right ID for Roanoke airport security? TSA has new $45 option.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia Tech pays JMU $800,000 to cancel next season’s football game; more …
From elsewhere: Chadwick Dotson, director of state prison system, says Spanberger has chosen new leadership at agency. Anne Holton, former state education secretary, applies for Richmond School Board seat. Judge fines owner of eyesore Roanoke parking garage, lawyer says city is interested in buying it.
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News briefs: Roanoke County manufacturer to add jobs after merger; more …
Also: Youngkin announces state board appointments.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia senators grill UVa leaders over DOJ deal, leadership search, diversity programs; more …
From elsewhere: When Virginia GOP senator’s solar farm stalled, the Youngkin admin got involved. Spanberger appears on Colbert show, discusses potential ICE response. Head of “pill mill” in Western Virginia gets nearly four years in prison.
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Headlines from across the state: After Youngkin’s veto, lawmakers hope Spanberger will warm to cost-cutting prescription drug board; more …
From elsewhere: Spanberger taps Carrie Chenery as Virginia’s next commerce and trade secretary. Virginia wilderness areas under threat, Kaine and McClellan warn. TowneBank completes $476 million acquisition of Dogwood State Bank.
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Headlines from across the state: How a chance meeting led to an unlikely friendship for Virginia’s next governor; more …
From elsewhere: In texts, UVa board members plot with Youngkin, decry DEI. In statewide survey, employers say Virginia child care crisis negatively impacts businesses. Smith Mountain Lake seeing lowest levels in nearly a decade.
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Headlines from across the state: Western Virginia’s U.S. attorney collects $10.6 million in legal penalties; more …
From elsewhere: Pittsylvania planners recommend Hurt industrial rezoning amid backlash from speakers. Roanoke’s Wasena Bridge construction continues to progress with key structural updates. Woman killed by ICE in Minneapolis was 2020 graduate of ODU.
