From elsewhere: Military paychecks arrive on time amid government shutdown but fix may be temporary. Bald eagle returned to the wild at Smith Mountain Lake. These interactive maps show how segregation in Roanoke has evolved over 50 years.
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: Warner, Kaine push bill to shield federal workers from evictions, defaults amid shutdown; more …
From elsewhere: Senior prosecutor removed as Lindsey Halligan reshapes Eastern District U.S. attorney’s office. Aiming at crime hotspots, Ceasefire Virginia has statewide impact. Richmond native, star musician D’Angelo dies of cancer at 51.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia’s organized retail theft law begins to bring convictions; more …
From elsewhere: Coal miners with black lung say they are “cast aside to die” under Trump. Southwest Virginia Wildlife Center to release rehabilitated bald eagle on Tuesday. Francine’s story picked up by “Good Morning America,” news outlets across America.
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Headlines from across the state: Western Virginia federal prosecutor resigns after political hiring dispute; more …
From elsewhere: AstraZeneca to build $4.5 billion manufacturing hub in Albemarle County. Bedford County parents reject proposed Forest elementary redistricting plan. Study shows osprey chicks are starving; conservationists question connection to menhaden fishing.
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State, energy companies to study siting of new power plants in Southwest Virginia; more …
State approves historic markers in Southwest, Southside. Youngkin announces board appointments.
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Headlines from across the state: Appalachian Power says it may stop burning coal at West Virginia plants by 2035; more …
From elsewhere: Hampton Roads too reliant on federal dollars, economists warn. Runway reopens at Roanoke airport following botched jet landing. Richmond’s rapping Grannie teams up with Snoop Dogg in new video.
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Campbell County supervisors say no to rezoning request for 3 data centers; more …
From elsewhere: Richmond mayor requests $80 million in state funds for water infrastructure projects. If UVa signs Trump’s “compact,” it will risk state funding, Democrats threaten. Unrecognized fraternity at VCU reportedly hazed students.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia cannabis panel weighs retail roadmap against safety, access and equity concerns; more …
From elsewhere: Youngkin won’t send state board appointments to assembly until January. Hegseth announces new military housing task force at Oceana enlistment ceremony. Portsmouth woman admits to stealing more than $1.5 million from state government’s charity drive.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia school divisions repay nearly $30 million in misused special ed funds; more …
From elsewhere: Tavares Floyd indicted on felony election fraud charges in Richmond. Francine the cat has been found, will return to Richmond Lowe’s. Wildlife Rescue League opens first center, in Caroline.
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Headlines from across the state: ACLU of Virginia sues ICE over detention of immigrant children with legal protections; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia’s child welfare system can be fixed, officials say. Richmond wants solar farm on the east end landfill. Justice business interests owe close to $1 million in Greenbrier County delinquent property taxes.
