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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 07/07/2026

We want to hear from you! Fill out this short form if you're still waiting for relief from the Virginia Disaster Assistance Fund: forms.gle/wppSJKQETHnR...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 06/07/2026

Cardinal News will be at Comic Fest in Floyd this Saturday! Artist Ryleigh Ingle will present her draft chapter "Victory at Yorktown" as part of our graphic novel commemorating Virginians' role in American independence.

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 06/05/2026

🚨 A Google data center is coming to Botetourt County, and people have questions. 💧 Water from Carvin’s Cove ⚡ Huge energy demand 🤔 Unclear local benefits Growth opportunity or long-term risk? 🎙️ Full breakdown here 👉 cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 30/04/2026

10 Virginia hospitals are “at risk” of closure. 🎙️ Dutchie Jessee talks with Emily Schabacker about the real pressures facing rural hospitals and what it means for emergency care. 🚑 Longer drives. Fewer services. Bigger risks. Listen: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 23/04/2026

A billion-dollar casino landed in Danville. So… who’s actually winning? Some businesses are booming. Others are still waiting. 🎧 New episode with Dutchie Jessee + Grace Mamon cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #DanvilleVA #VirginiaNews

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 09/04/2026

Redistricting is on the ballot in Virginia — and it could reshape political power for years. What does the referendum actually do? And why are people questioning the wording? 🎧 Get the breakdown 🔗 cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #Redistricting #VApolitics #Election2026

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 02/04/2026

Virginia politics is hitting a turning point. ⏳ April 13 deadline 🎰 Skill games + casinos back in play 🌿 Cannabis still stalled ⚡ Data center battle heating up 🗳️ Early voting surging What happens next may fly under the radar but it matters. 🎧 Listen: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 26/03/2026

A $330M casino proposal could reshape downtown Roanoke, and it’s already sparking major debate. Is it an economic lifeline… or a risk the city can’t afford? 🎙️ New episode of The Cardinal Podcast breaks it all down. 👉 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 18/03/2026

How transparent is your local government? 🧵 For #SunshineWeek, Cardinal News launched a FOIA “public audit” across VA—testing how cities respond to basic public records requests. Not every response was equal. 🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 16/03/2026

Today is your last chance to fill out the Cardinal News 2026 community survey. It's just 10 minutes of your time, and your responses will help improve our local news coverage and how we deliver it to you. cardinalnews.questionpro.com/2026?custom1...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 11/03/2026

🚨 Why are HIV support services disappearing in Virginia? Funding cuts + a billing error inside the VA Dept. of Health slashed support for the Ryan White HIV/AIDS Program, forcing office closures and reducing care for hundreds of patients. 🎙️ Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 04/03/2026

Virginia Baptist Hospital has been part of Lynchburg for more than a century. Now Centra plans to phase services out of the Rivermont campus by 2028. What happens to the 30-acre historic property next? Listen/watch here to find out: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 26/02/2026

Virginia banned partisan gerrymandering in 2020. So why is redistricting back in the headlines? 🗺️ After a deadlock, the Virginia Supreme Court drew the maps. Now Democrats want changes. What does that mean for your vote? Listen or watch: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 24/02/2026

Across cities, towns, and unincorporated areas of Cardinal country, we want to make sure our reporting is relevant and useful to you. Take our 10-minute survey to give us your feedback. cardinalnews.questionpro.com/2026?custom1...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 20/02/2026

More than 1,300 people have taken our community survey so far, but we want more input! Take 10 minutes to let us know what's most important to you and how Cardinal News can best serve you. cardinalnews.questionpro.com/2026?custom1...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 18/02/2026

Blacksburg. Christiansburg. Radford. Pulaski. Giles. Floyd — and more. We’re expanding across the New River Valley. More accountability. More stories before meetings. More focus on overlooked communities. 🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 17/02/2026

At Cardinal News, we want to know what you care about. Take our survey and tell us: What issues don’t get enough attention in your community? If you were a reporter for a day, what story would you make sure people knew about? cardinalnews.questionpro.com/2026?custom1...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 16/02/2026

We just launched our first community survey and we need your help to ensure we’re reflecting what you need from local news. Take 10 minutes. Tell us what matters to you. cardinalnews.questionpro.com/2026?custom1...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 11/02/2026

⚽ Hill City FC is bringing elite competition and community energy to central Virginia. Host Lisa Rowan talks with Emma Malinak about what this new USL 2 team means for young athletes, sports tourism and the city’s growing soccer culture. 🎧 Now live: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 23/01/2026

Stay informed about this weekend's winter storm by downloading the Cardinal News app. We'll be sending out alerts straight to your phone.

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 22/01/2026

🐾 For every dog parent, cat lover, and rescue supporter: What happens when caring for your pet becomes too expensive — and shelters are left to carry the burden? This episode of our weekly podcast explores real solutions across VA. 🎧 Listen/watch: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 14/01/2026

#localnews doesn’t happen by accident. In our latest podcast, Lisa Rowan talks with Jeff Schwaner about the reporting that mattered in 2025 — and what the newsroom is watching next. 🎧 Listen: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 12/01/2026

📣Calling Southwest and Southside VA! Email news@cardinalnews.org if you want to be a part of our inauguration coverage.

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 08/01/2026

📍 New River Valley readers: this one’s yours. Starting Monday, Jan. 12, we’re launching Cardinal News NRV — a new newsletter delivering the most important stories from across the New River Valley 📰 👉 Sign up here 🔗 cardinalnews.org/sign-up-for-...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 07/01/2026

🎙️ New episode is live Virginia buries millions of tons of food waste every year — and composting is still the exception. Lisa Rowan talks with reporter Samantha Verrelli about landfills, methane, and the people trying to close the loop. Listen now 👇 cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 05/01/2026

Tomorrow (Jan. 6): Some voters in Richmond and Chesterfield County will choose a new state legislator in a special election. Check out our voter guide to see where the candidates stand on issues. cardinalnews.org/how-to-vote-...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 31/12/2025

We are so close to meeting our goal of raising $250,000 by midnight. You can join the movement for trusted local news in Southwest and Southside Virginia by donating now: cardinalnews.org/membership/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 29/12/2025

Local news that matters to you. Sign up for our daily newsletter today. cardinalnews.org/sign-up-for-...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 17/12/2025

🔐 Virginia bet big on cybersecurity—and it’s paying off. 🎙️ Lisa Rowan talks with reporter Tad Dickens about the Commonwealth Cyber Initiative, from VMI’s virtual water treatment plant to students helping small businesses in Wise fight cyber threats. ▶️ cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 10/12/2025

Virginia’s Blue Wave has reshaped the balance of power for the first time in ~40 years. What could it mean in January? Watch/listen ⬇️ cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 03/12/2025

Rural maternity care in Virginia is disappearing — fast. 🏥🚫 Farmville just lost its OB unit. Only 7 of 28 rural hospitals will still offer maternity care after Dec 19. Listen to what this means for families ➡️ cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #maternalhealth #Virginia #podcast

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 03/12/2025

A big thank you to our generous donors who pushed us over our #GivingTuesday goal of $15,000, unlocking matching funds that doubled their impact.

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 03/12/2025

We are just $502 away from our $15,000 goal for Giving Tuesday! Will you be the one to get us over the top? If you act now, your impact will be doubled 🎉 donorbox.org/help-cardina...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 02/12/2025

We're almost there! We are blown away by the outpouring of support y'all have given today. Know that this only fuels our commitment to continue bringing you fact-based local news and information. If you haven't joined in, it's not too late! donorbox.org/help-cardina...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 02/12/2025

Wow! Thanks to generous early bird Cardinal donors, we have met our initial $5,000 matching goal from NewsMatch. Several of our local supporters have pooled together with donations **to match the next $10,000** to keep the momentum going. donorbox.org/help-cardina...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 02/12/2025

Giving Tuesday is on! If we reach $5,000 in donations today, our generous friends at NewsMatch will double your impact. Keep local news and information vibrant in Southwest and Southside Virginia. Donate now: donorbox.org/help-cardina...

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 01/12/2025

Tomorrow, you can play a special role in helping us unlock matching funds during Giving Tuesday! If we reach $5,000, our generous friends at NewsMatch will double your impact. We'll be tracking our progress here, so check back tomorrow.

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 26/11/2025

🦒🔥 It’s here! The case that has all of Virginia - and the country - talking. Jail time, missing animals, mysterious deaths, a criminal probe, and even a reward from Alicia Silverstone. We cover it all in our new podcast episode. 🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 19/11/2025

Halifax County is exploring a major 🏗️ recovery campus that could transform support for people rebuilding their lives after substance use disorder. 🎙️ We break down the vision, the challenges, and what it could mean for Virginia. 🎧 Listen: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 12/11/2025

🔥 A Roanoke property went over a year without fire protection. How'd that happen? In this week’s podcast, Lisa Rowan and reporter Samantha Verrelli break down the system failures and the timeline city leaders must answer for. 🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #Roanoke #VirginiaNews #Podcast

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 05/11/2025

Virginia’s abortion debate has gone hyper-local. Reporter Emma Malinak joins Lisa Rowan to explain how Lynchburg’s zoning fight could shape the future of reproductive policy in Virginia. 🎧 Listen now → cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #Virginia #Politics #Podcast #abortion

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 29/10/2025

A year after Hurricane Helene, Southwest Virginia is still rebuilding homes, roads and lives. Reporter Susan Cameron revisits the communities forever changed and the neighbors who never stopped helping. Listen here: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #hurricane #podcast

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 22/10/2025

Virginia’s elections are heating up 🔥 But campaigns don’t look like they used to — they scroll by on your phone. 🎙️ This week, we look at how social media changed campaigning — and what it means for journalists trying to cut through the noise. Listen → cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 15/10/2025

Martinsville is running out of homes — and the impact reaches far beyond real estate. 🏠 Host Lisa Rowan talks with reporter Dean-Paul Stephens about what’s driving the housing shortage and how it’s reshaping Southside. 🎧 Listen: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #podcast #news #virginia #realestate

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 08/10/2025

Fifteen years ago, Roanoke asked “What if?” Today, that question has grown into a biomedical powerhouse. 💡 Reporter Tad Dickens joins host Lisa Rowan to trace the city’s transformation from idea to innovation. 🎧 Listen now: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #podcast #biomedical #healthcare

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 01/10/2025

⚡️New episode alert: VA’s electricity demand is surging — data centers, AI & daily life are pushing the grid to its limits. Can it keep up? Host Lisa Rowan & reporter Matt Busse break down what's at stake. 🎧 cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 22/09/2025

🎉 Cardinal News turns 4! 🎉 What started with 1 website and 1 newsletter has grown into a trusted newsroom for Southwest and Southside Virginia. We’re non-profit, non-partisan, paywall free, and powered by readers like you. 💡 Help us keep going: cardinalnews.org/membership/

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 03/09/2025

Virginia’s population future is here. 📍Lynchburg outpacing Roanoke & NRV 📍Loudoun exploding 📍Coal counties collapsing We break down 10 key takeaways from the latest UVA projections on The Cardinal: News of Virginia. 🎧 Listen: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #podcast #virginia #news

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 20/08/2025

🚨 Buchanan County, VA has had 3 major floods in 4 years. How can tech save lives? 🎙️In the latest The Cardinal: News of Virginia, reporter Susan Cameron explains new flood warning systems giving officials critical minutes to act. Listen now → cardinalnews.org/podcasts/ #podcast

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Cardinal News @cardinalnews.org · 06/08/2025

From rising risks for newborns to recovery programs that keep moms and kids together—Virginia’s families are on the frontline of health. Listen to the full episode here: dlvr.it/TMLFSb

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