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WEB1 day ago · Norfolk-born writer reassesses Lord Dunmore, Virginia’s last Colonial governor. Long reviled, Dunmore is now getting a second look by historians for his role in freeing some Virginia slaves. Cardinal News provides in-depth journalism about the politics, economy and culture of Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Assault weapons ban advances in the Virginia state Senate
WEBJan 23, 2023 · But it was Deeds’ bill that had caused the most commotion among gun rights advocates Monday, as it is based on a similar legal framework as the Federal Assault Weapons Ban, which was a part of the Violent Crime Control and Law Enforcement Act of 1994, which expired in 2004.. Deeds said in a news conference earlier this month that his proposal was designed to “slow the spread of these ...
Youngkin names transition team - Cardinal News
WEBNov 10, 2021 · Gov. -Elect Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday announced the 12 key members of his transition team, including three from Southwest Virginia – Dr. Nancy Dye, a general surgeon from Roanoke, Sheriff Hank Partin of Montgomery County, and Amanda Pillion, a member of the town council of Abingdon and the wife of state Sen. Todd Pillion, R-Washington County.
Bob Good wins 5th District by wide margin - Cardinal News
WEBNov 8, 2022 · Rep. Bob Good, the firebrand Republican from Campbell County, fended off a challenge from Democrat Josh Throneburg, an ordained minister and small business owner from Charlottesville, in Virginia’s 5th Congressional District. By 9:35 p.m., Good had defeated his opponent by 61% to 39% of the vote, with 295 of 378 precincts reporting – a ...
New push begins for the Southern Connector around Martinsville
WEBAug 10, 2022 · New push begins for the Southern Connector around Martinsville. Legislators are mounting a campaign to win state and federal funding for the road, which they say is essential to economic growth in the region but which environmental groups say is unnecessary. The route of the proposed Southern Connector around Martinsville. Courtesy of VDOT.
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WEBSep 3, 2024 · Cardinal 250 Revisiting stories from our nation’s founding. Delivered monthly; West of the Capital A weekly round-up of politics, with a focus on our region, sent Fridays The Weekend A roundup of local events, delivered Thursdays The Weekly A roundup of our 10 most popular stories each week, sent Saturdays The Daily Everything we …
$7 million for next Coalfields Expressway project moves closer
WEBSep 13, 2022 · U.S. Sens. Mark Warner and Tim Kaine, D-Va., announced Tuesday that they had secured $7 million in federal funding in the Senate appropriations bill to aid the Virginia Department of Transportation (VDOT) in the design and construction stages of the project. The tax dollars are included in a $135 million package in federal funding for Virginia ...
Danville Casino opens today. Here's what to expect. - Cardinal News
WEBMay 15, 2023 · Photo by Grace Mamon. Caesars’ temporary casino in Danville opens its doors at 10 a.m. Monday ahead of the permanent facility that is still under construction and slated to open in late 2024. Here’s what guests can expect when they visit the Danville Casino, which will operate 24/7. It’s a 40,000-square-foot space, located inside a semi ...
Obenshain defeats Franklin by 183 votes - Cardinal News
WEBNov 13, 2023 · While Franklin managed to close the gap significantly — from a margin of 943 down to 183 votes, according to data from the Virginia Department of Elections — it wasn’t enough to push her over the edge. With all votes in, Obenshain topped Franklin with 50.31% to 49.57%. A former chief of staff of Del. Sam …
There are more deer in cities and suburbs, and fewer hunters in ...
WEBDec 11, 2023 · Deer populations in Virginia’s cities and suburbs are increasing while the number of hunters declines. Virginia’s deer population presents management challenges and it’s not going to get easier. Over the past few years, VDOT crews have received about 20,000 calls for road-killed animals annually — most are deer.
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