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.
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: 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.
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State approves 9 new historical markers, including ones in Danville, Lee County and Wise County
Elsewhere in Virginia, the department approved a historical marker in Norfolk to the home where future President Jimmy Carter lived while he was in the U.S. Navy.
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Headlines from across the state: As federal shifts bump up Virginia social service workloads, a bill proposing tech upgrades could help; more …
From elsewhere: In Newport News speech, Hegseth calls for faster delivery of warships. Virginia judge orders Halligan to explain why she has kept U.S. attorney title. A year after water crisis, Richmond’s mayor says water bills will go up — but won’t say by how much.
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Headlines from across the state: Spanberger names former Hampton superintendent as secretary of education; more …
From elsewhere: VDOT pauses minority-, women-owned businesses program activities amid federal changes. Gun violence reduction funds in Virginia increased, but cities’ access to support isn’t equal, report finds. Planning commission discusses future of data centers in Campbell County.
