" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Union-fans-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Union-fans-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> News media from as far away as Great Britain descended on the Wise County town, but local fans just wanted to talk about the team. The post Big Stone Gap focuses on its undefeated team, not its fugitive coach appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-28-at-4.38.23-PM-scaled.png?fit=300%2C155&quality=80&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Screenshot-2025-11-28-at-4.38.23-PM-scaled.png?fit=780%2C403&quality=80&ssl=1" /> The Southwestern Health Region launched an online directory for pregnant and postpartum individuals that compiles resources for families, providers and community organizations. The initiative stems from an executive order signed in December 2024 directing state agencies to improve maternal health outcomes by strengthening data, expanding access to care and increasing public awareness. The website, announced […] The post New maternal health website built to help residents find resources appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Preston-Library-1-scaled.jpg?fit=254%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/Preston-Library-1-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C922&quality=89&ssl=1" /> From elsewhere: UVa continues presidential search, despite Spanberger’s call for pause. Theft of $24,000 wine bottle spurs high-speed chase through Virginia countryside. Virginia players, fans revel in victory over Virginia Tech. The post Headlines from across the state: UVa, VMI leaders to appear before Virginia Senate subcommittee; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Solar-panels-at-Jouett-Elementary-School-in-Louisa-County-on-Saturday-April-20-2024.-Photo-by-Matt-Busse.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Solar-panels-at-Jouett-Elementary-School-in-Louisa-County-on-Saturday-April-20-2024.-Photo-by-Matt-Busse.jpg?fit=780%2C519&quality=89&ssl=1" /> In 2024, Virginia localities rejected more megawatts than they approved. So far in 2025, that trend has reversed. The post Virginia’s solar trends have changed: Approvals are up, denials are down. appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/marion_sample-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C294&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/marion_sample-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C765&quality=89&ssl=1" /> For those opposed to cannabis altogether — opting out won’t somehow prohibit adults from being legally allowed to possess cannabis — but it will determine if they can do so safely. The post Krizek, Morefield and Aird: Allowing local opt-out on retail cannabis is opting into the illicit market  appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IcyCrashHillsville.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/IcyCrashHillsville.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Following on the heels of patchy ice on Sunday morning that may have contributed to a fatal traffic accident, ice and/or snow are possible overnight Monday into early Tuesday and again by Friday. The post First week of December likely to bring more wintry mix to Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-6.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-6.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Defending champs Liberty Christian, Maury and Oscar Smith advance but Essex falls. Buffalo Gap ends Riverheads' win streak. The post VHSL football playoffs 2025: Glenvar and Union are the only undefeated teams left and they face each other in the semifinals appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7028-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/IMG_7028-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Some city officials say that the casino and entertainment district is one of Roanoke's most important priorities. The post Roanoke to include casino project on wish list for General Assembly, despite lack of support from local legislators appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-6.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1-6.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Five of the games this weekend are rematches from earlier in the season. The post VHSL football playoffs 2025: 24 regional finals this weekend appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blacksburg_mayor_candidatesjpg-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C150&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/blacksburg_mayor_candidatesjpg-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C390&quality=89&ssl=1" /> From elsewhere: U.S. 58 widening over Lovers Leap in Patrick County nears completion. Frontier Culture Museum in Staunton cancels Native American History Day due to concerns about a "disturbance." The post Headlines from across the state: Recount set in Blacksburg mayor’s race, more . . . appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ulysses_grant2.jpeg?fit=300%2C300&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/ulysses_grant2.jpeg?fit=780%2C780&quality=89&ssl=1" /> If the move-to-St. Louis effort had succeeded in 1870, Northern Virginia would not be what it is today — and the fallout from federal job cuts and data center growth would be playing out in Missouri and Illinois, not here. The post How President Grant helped create modern Virginia by stopping a plan to move the nation’s capital to St. Louis appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/covid-icu-img-2973-20211011-028-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/covid-icu-img-2973-20211011-028-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Higher education must evolve alongside employers if we expect working adults to view advancement as truly accessible. The post University official: Virginia’s next higher education chapter must be collaborative, not competitive appeared first on Cardinal News.

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" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/154890_Schabacker_20251125_ACA-premiums_Reagan-Fisher-Wyssbrod.png?fit=300%2C225&quality=80&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/154890_Schabacker_20251125_ACA-premiums_Reagan-Fisher-Wyssbrod.png?fit=780%2C585&quality=80&ssl=1" /> Small-business owners, middle-income families and older adults will be the hardest hit by the end of enhanced premium tax credits. The post Virginians on health insurance marketplace see monthly premiums rise to ‘astonishing’ levels appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1539891-1-scaled.jpeg?fit=300%2C272&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1539891-1-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C707&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Patrick and Henry Community College will bring electrical engineering courses to Martinsville inmates starting in January. The post Mobile learning trailer will bring hands-on workforce training to Martinsville inmates appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dominion-power-lines-scaled-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/dominion-power-lines-scaled-1.jpg?fit=780%2C520&quality=89&ssl=1" /> The average residential customer bill will go up $13.60 over the next two years, which is about 30% less than the company applied for. The post Regulators approve Dominion Energy rate increase appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Lynchburg-skyline_rachel-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/Lynchburg-skyline_rachel-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Also: Youngkin announces board appointments. The post Plastic wrap manufacturer to open plant in Lynchburg; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

From elsewhere: U.S. House committee launches antisemitism probe into Fairfax County Public Schools. Deer culling operations to begin in Blacksburg. On the eve of its 90th anniversary, historic Roanoke nightspot The Coffee Pot up for sale. The post Headlines from across the state: Missing Wise County high school coach charged with child pornography, police say; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thanksgiving_1900.jpg?fit=300%2C189&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/Thanksgiving_1900.jpg?fit=427%2C427&quality=89&ssl=1" /> You can find most of the ingredients for a classic Thanksgiving feast grown in Virginia. Here's what that tells us about the state of Virginia agriculture. The post Here’s how you can put together an all-Virginia menu for Thanksgiving appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Image_20250903_205515_984-scaled.jpeg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Image_20250903_205515_984-scaled.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Thousands of you have stepped up over the past four years to support Cardinal's mission to give voice to the people of our communities. We're preparing for a transformative 2026, thanks to you. The post From all of us at Cardinal, to all of you: Thank you appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/First_Thanksgiving_cph.3g04961.jpg?fit=300%2C191&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/First_Thanksgiving_cph.3g04961.jpg?fit=780%2C498&quality=89&ssl=1" /> We have a national holiday that never originated among the group with whom it is associated, to commemorate a founding based upon principles of religious freedom that did not exist and sealed by a compact that had nothing to do with democratic origins with which it is linked.  The post The Mayflower Compact and the myths of Thanksgiving appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1OhioStateMichiganSnowBowl.png?fit=300%2C185&quality=80&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/1OhioStateMichiganSnowBowl.png?fit=780%2C481&quality=80&ssl=1" /> An oddly tracking and intensely wrapped-up low-pressure system made for an unforgettable “White Friday” for much of western Virginia 75 years ago. The post A chilly Thanksgiving ahead, but nothing like the Great Appalachian Storm of 1950 appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/153992_Rowan_20251124_School-board-no-candidates-folo-Jerri-Harman.jpg?fit=300%2C225&quality=89&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/153992_Rowan_20251124_School-board-no-candidates-folo-Jerri-Harman.jpg?fit=780%2C585&quality=89&ssl=1" /> Elections for at least eight school board seats this November in Virginia were determined by write-in vote. The post Write-in winners prepare to take school board seats across Virginia appeared first on Cardinal News.