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  Status of $20 million federal grant for Southwest Virginia programs is in limbo

  By Matt Busse Verified

  Apr. 17, 2025

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  Medical-device maker’s Salem expansion to create 83 jobs; more ...

  By Matt Busse Verified

  Apr. 16, 2025

• Available on paid plans

  Status of $20 million federal grant for Southwest Virginia programs is in limbo

  By Matt Busse Verified

  Apr. 17, 2025

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Cardinal News

Cardinal News is an independent, nonprofit, nonpartisan online news organization dedicated to serving Southwest and Southside Virginia. Incorporated in June 2021, it focuses on reporting the untold stories of these regions and amplifying the voices of communities often overlooked in state-level discussions. The organization emphasizes in-depth enterprise journalism, covering politics, economy, and culture, while connecting the dots on significant trends shaping the area. Led by President Luanne Rife and founding Executive Editor Dwayne Yancey, Cardinal News operates with a nonpartisan approach, clearly labeling opinion columns and advocating for the belief that these regions deserve a voice. The organization also offers a membership program, allowing supporters to contribute and receive exclusive updates and early access to events. Cardinal News aims to fill the gap left by traditional media, ensuring that the unique challenges and assets of Southwest and Southside Virginia are highlighted and heard.