" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.-baine-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1.-baine-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Reporter Tad Dickens visited the Southwest Virginia county for a technology story — and spent the weekend exploring the region's food, football and mysterious cryptids. The post On the trail of woodboogers and wood-smoked meats in Wise appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250901_110234-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250901_110234-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> How will Abigail Spanberger answer the inevitable question about running mate Jay Jones' text messages? And how hard will Winsome Earle-Sears go after the frontrunner? The post 5 things to look for in tonight’s gubernatorial debate and the days ahead appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Averett-main-hall-1.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Averett-main-hall-1.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The university obtained approval from 50% of bondholders after three deadline extensions. The post Averett gets bondholder OK for North Campus sale/lease-back deal appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Morgan_Griffith-1-scaled.jpg?fit=200%2C300&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Morgan_Griffith-1-scaled.jpg?fit=683%2C1024&ssl=1" /> Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Salem, said "as a Republican officeholder, I have long held to the belief that it is not my place to tell the Democratic Party what candidates they should nominate or ask to step aside.” The post Griffith is only Republican in Virginia delegation not to call for Jones to quit race appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/outlet2-scaled-1.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/outlet2-scaled-1.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> Making it easier to see information such as how many households have their electricity cut off for nonpayment would increase transparency around the topic, a state commission subcommittee heard Wednesday. The post Proposal would make data about utility disconnections public appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/us_capitol.jpg?fit=300%2C180&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/us_capitol.jpg?fit=537%2C537&ssl=1" /> In past negotiations, both parties would sit down, lay out their priorities, and hammer out a compromise that reflected common ground. That’s how governing is supposed to work. The post Trump and the GOP must end their shutdown tantrum appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/us_capitol.jpg?fit=300%2C180&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/us_capitol.jpg?fit=537%2C537&ssl=1" /> The Democratic move to attempt to force Republicans to place long-term programs within a short-term Continuing Resolution is not serious governance, but political posturing. The post Democrats should support measure to reopen the federal government appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/airport-data-center-11319-1m-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C206&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/airport-data-center-11319-1m-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C536&ssl=1" /> 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. The post Campbell County supervisors say no to rezoning request for 3 data centers; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1GraysonCounty1.jpg?fit=300%2C169&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/1GraysonCounty1.jpg?fit=780%2C439&ssl=1" /> Variable amounts of rainfall have led to widely varying visual conditions for fall foliage in higher elevations that are turning first. The post It’s about time for the colors to start popping in Virginia foliage appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jay-jones.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/jay-jones.jpeg?fit=452%2C452&ssl=1" /> Jay Jones was pulled over for driving 116 mph in a 70 mph zone. His attorney cut a deal to allow him to do 1,000 hours of community service, but it’s unclear how any of those hours were spent. The post Questions remain regarding attorney general candidate Jay Jones’ community service with PAC appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250901_110234-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/20250901_110234-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The Democratic candidate for governor responded in writing to 25 questions posed by Cardinal's staff, although her answers were often vague. The Republican did not respond at all. The post Spanberger offers hints on policy; Earle-Sears silent on what she’d do in office appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EF250424_156725-web.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/EF250424_156725-web.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> As temps cool, griddles heat up for Pancake Day on Thursday. The post ‘Who doesn’t love pancakes’: Martinsville’s Kiwanis Club preps for Pancake Day appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christiansburg-Construction-Waste-Site.png?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/Christiansburg-Construction-Waste-Site.png?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Expanding operations would allow for disposal of 2 million cubic yards of debris over a 40-year period, including soil, brick, concrete block and broken concrete.  The post Montgomery dumpsite for construction waste adjacent to residences could get five times bigger appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tysons_Corner_Sunset_.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/Tysons_Corner_Sunset_.jpg?fit=780%2C519&ssl=1" /> Virginia appears to have a growing disconnect between the talent it produces through its college system and the talent it retains through the marketplace. The Virginia Higher Education Business Council sees more internships as the key. The post To fix its workforce problems, Virginia needs more internships, but they’re falling nationally appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/149107_Malinak_20251007_Lynchburg_Sobrius2-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/149107_Malinak_20251007_Lynchburg_Sobrius2-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Sobrius currently operates a treatment center and a group recovery home in the Lynchburg region, where it’s been met with concerns from neighbors. The post Addiction treatment program to make its case for expansion at Lynchburg Planning Commission meeting appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spanberger_roa.jpeg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spanberger_roa.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> Spanberger owes Virginians an explanation for why she still supports Jones’ candidacy. Does she really trust that he has the temperament and moral character to fairly enforce our laws when he openly wished death on children? The post Virginians deserve answers from Abigail Spanberger on debate stage appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wes_chant-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C143&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wes_chant-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C371&ssl=1" /> Over the course of her campaign, Earle-Sears has refused to face Virginians, attend her own events or answer simple questions about where she stands.  The post Earle-Sears won’t be able to run from her record on the debate stage appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/4P7B6201-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/4P7B6201-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> 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. The post Headlines from across the state: Virginia cannabis panel weighs retail roadmap against safety, access and equity concerns; more … appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/6A1C52B9-107B-454D-AB03-A25E4D94E283.jpeg?fit=300%2C200&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/6A1C52B9-107B-454D-AB03-A25E4D94E283.jpeg?fit=780%2C520&ssl=1" /> “Paper Girl,” which launches worldwide Tuesday, is the latest from the bestselling author of "Dopesick" and "Factory Man." The post Roanoke author Beth Macy’s ‘Paper Girl’ examines deepening political divides and dwindling options to escape poverty appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wes_chant-scaled.jpg?fit=300%2C143&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/wes_chant-scaled.jpg?fit=780%2C371&ssl=1" /> This fits a pattern where Earle-Sears has avoided taking about most issues. Her silence on issues is unprecedented in modern Virginia history. The post Spanberger answers questions about policy. Earle-Sears does not. appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spanberger_roa.jpeg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/spanberger_roa.jpeg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> A Christopher Newport University poll finds Abigail Spanberger with a lead of 10 percentage points. It also finds that even on traditional Republican issues such as crime, taxes and transgender policy, voters prefer Spanberger. The post CNU poll: Democrats poised for sweep but AG’s race was closest of three before Jones’ text messages revealed appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/149321_Malinak_20251006_Lynchburg_MiriamsHouse.jpg?fit=300%2C201&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/149321_Malinak_20251006_Lynchburg_MiriamsHouse.jpg?fit=780%2C523&ssl=1" /> The greater Lynchburg area lost about half of its homeless shelter beds between 2022 and 2025, leaving a gap in services at a time when the nation was experiencing an unprecedented rise in homelessness. Miriam’s House is repurposing its Magnolia Street building to meet the need. The post Lynchburg nonprofit to open homeless shelter, addressing ‘crisis point’ for homelessness in central Virginia region appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-07-at-7.49.25-PM.png?fit=300%2C219&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/Screenshot-2025-08-07-at-7.49.25-PM.png?fit=780%2C570&ssl=1" /> The notice warns of future litigation for Martinsville. The post Former Martinsville manager’s legal team sends notice of possible suit  appeared first on Cardinal News.

" data-medium-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/149052_Mamon_20251003_Danville_Agenda-on-jail-SUD-funding.jpg?fit=300%2C225&ssl=1" data-large-file="https://i0.wp.com/cardinalnews.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/149052_Mamon_20251003_Danville_Agenda-on-jail-SUD-funding.jpg?fit=780%2C585&ssl=1" /> The city received a grant from the Virginia Department of Criminal Justice Services to implement a jail-based treatment program. The post Danville City Council to vote on funds for substance-use disorder treatment at detention center appeared first on Cardinal News.