A weekly, community-focused deep dive into Southwest and Southside Virginia, using reporting to move beyond headlines. Each episode features Cardinal News journalists explaining what’s known, what’s at stake, and what residents should watch next—making it useful for PR coverage of regional public issues.
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The Cardinal: News of Virginia, by Cardinal News, is your weekly deep dive into the stories shaping Southwest and Southside Virginia. This podcast takes you beyond the headlines with exclusive insights and behind-the-scenes perspectives from Cardinal News reporters. Stay informed and connected to the stories that matter most in your community.
News, Business, Politics, Society & Culture, Government, Health & Fitness
Typical Credentials:
Cardinal News reporters (regional beats such as Roanoke Valley, healthcare, and Danville); alternatively, subject-matter experts tied to Virginia local governance, healthcare systems, and regional development who can speak to verified reporting rather than broad commentary.
Required Achievements:
Published local investigations or explanatory reporting, Beat specialization (healthcare, regional/city reporting), Demonstrated familiarity with local data, policy, and community impacts
Samantha Verrelli - Google Data Center Proposal Impacts; Water Usage, Environmental Questions, Energy/noise Considerations, And Regional Economic Implications, Emily Schabacker - Meaning Of “at Risk” Rural Hospital Status; Policy/funding Changes; Patient Trends; Access To Emergency Care, Grace Mamon - Local Impact Of Caesars Virginia Casino; Jobs/tax Revenue; Business Ripple Effects; Visitor Connection To The Community
Local News, Virginia, Rural Health, Public Policy, Economic Development, Infrastructure, Environment, Healthcare, Education, Community