From elsewhere: More Virginia lawmakers call for special session to weigh Dominion merger. Driving while streaming is now illegal in Virginia. Virginia education board updates graduation requirements, expands course options for students.
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: Spanberger looks near and far as she appoints revenue team; more …
From elsewhere: Coast Guard Training Center at Yorktown is bracing for a new wave of students. Halifax County Sheriff’s Office ceases use of Flock camera systems. Split Prince Edward County Board of Supervisors moves ahead with animal shelter.
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Headlines from across the state: Confederate statues removed from Capitol Square; more …
From elsewhere: Virginia officials announce disbursement of $122 million in Rural Health Transformation Fund awards. Esurance to reimburse policyholders over accident surcharges. Chesterfield delays data center plan to cut car taxes.
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Headlines from across the state: Apple Wallet adds driver’s licenses and IDs for Virginia residents; more …
From elsewhere: New proposal from grid operator PJM would require data centers to bring their own power. Satanist bedevils Roanoke City Council with request to lead a prayer. Massive wetlands project moving forward in Surry County.
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Headlines from across the state: Loudoun supervisors propose terminating grandfather provisions for data centers; more …
From elsewhere: Amazon changes course on water use for King George data center campus. Virginia to receive $353 million in landmark Meta child-safety settlement. Chesterfield proposes using data center revenue to lower car taxes.
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Cardinal News gets new top editor
Ricky Young plans to focus on accountability journalism for Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Headlines from across the state: Spanberger pushes Trump to back off new tariffs on Canada; more …
From elsewhere: Some Virginia lawmakers want more transparency for data collected by license plate readers. Pro golf’s next chapter in Richmond tees off this fall. Massive battery storage site planned on abandoned BASF site in James City County.
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Headlines from across the state: Virginia loses almost 48,000 jobs in year; unemployment at 3.7%; more …
From elsewhere: Amazon gears up for drone delivery in Richmond area. Virginia considers calls for mandatory school nurses as healthcare gaps persist. A visiting nurse program supplements postpartum care for Hampton Roads military families.
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Headlines from across the state: Judge pauses Virginia assault weapons ban legal challenge; more …
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.
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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.
