The National Democratic Redistricting Committee has drawn maps that would allow Virginia Democrats to redraw the state’s congressional districts to eliminate all but one Republican House member. The most realistic way to do that would be to put Roanoke and Charlottesville in the same district, which would put Beth Macy into the same district as Tom Perriello.
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Posted inOpinion
Boones Mill will be first in Virginia to hold a public hearing on something all localities will eventually have to deal with: Cannabis sales.
The General Assembly is set to legalize retail sales of cannabis. This small town in Franklin County wants to hear what its residents think about the possible regulations allowed.
Posted inOpinion
Roanoke Valley attorneys: A bold new chapter for legal education in Southwest Virginia
The Roanoke Valley legal community stands ready to support a merger of Appalachian School of Law with Roanoke College.
Posted inEconomy
Roanoke Gas seeks rate increase
Regulators approved a rate increase in April, but the company says it continues to feel pressure from inflation.
Posted inCulture
Readers recall decades of food and family at dearly departed eateries
After the recent closing of Mrs. Rowe’s in Staunton and the K&W Cafeteria chain, Facebook users who follow Cardinal News responded to a post by listing their favorites among now-closed restaurants, including The Roanoker, Pete’s Deli, Angler’s Cafe, The Homeplace, Country Cookin’ and Mike’s Grill.
Posted inLocal
A driving force: Donald Caldwell, Roanoke’s chief prosecutor, retires after nearly a half-century in office
Caldwell — long known for his hands-on, detail-oriented approach — has run the city’s commonwealth’s attorney’s office since 1979 and will step down Wednesday. But in recent interviews, he said he does not yet feel his work is done, and plans to return to the office, part-time and behind the scenes, sometime this year, possibly by spring.
Posted inRedbird
Virginia is learning that composting doesn’t stink after all.
This small Roanoke composting facility has survived three years of business, when conversations about composting are just beginning in the city and the state.
Posted inCulture
Then & Now: Work on Fishburn Park coffee shop picks up again following fire that destroyed owners’ van company
Keri and Justin VanBlaricom hope to open Fishburn Perk by the end of 2026.
Posted inLocal
Audit of Roanoke’s municipal purchasing cards finds lack of approvals for more than $880,000 in charges
The expense reports aren’t missing, the city auditor said, but a combination of technology and staffing issues caused a lag in approvals.
Posted inSports
Former Major Leaguer Bradley, Salem GM Lawrence lead inductees into Salem-Roanoke Baseball Hall of Fame
Other inductees are former Christiansburg star Drew Bailey, former Salem High School coach Wes McMillan and former Liberty High School star Donald Minnick.
