🎉 Cardinal News turns 4! 🎉

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🎓 A high school for adults is opening in Roanoke — and it's the first of its kind in Virginia. Reporter Lisa Rowan got a behind-the-scenes look at how this second-chance school is changing lives. Full story here: cardinalnews.org/2025/07/28/g...

#BackToSchool #goodwill #news #education

Google's secret project: over a year of hidden deals in rural Virginia. What's going on?

Catch the full podcast episode here to find out: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

#GoogleMaps #secrets #business #News #podcast #podcastclips #Virginia #technews #technology #datasecurity

Google's BIG announcement! What is Google planning in rural Botetourt County, VA? How will this affect the region? Find out when you watch the FULL episode here: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

#podcast #virginia #news #google #data #datacenter

Is Google building a data center in THIS rural Virginia County? We're uncovering the truth behind Google's recent big purchase in Botetourt County, VA.

Watch or listen to the full podcast episode here: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

#data #datacenter #news #virginia #google

Say hello to our new Lynchburg reporter, Emma Malinak! 💬
We asked her: Why Lynchburg? Her answer might just make you love this city even more. ❤️ Learn more about how you can help fund Emma's reporting here: cardinalnews.org/2025/07/07/w...

This isn’t your grandpa’s farm… 🌱
Vertical farming is quietly taking root in rural Virginia.
But can it really replace traditional farming?
Read more here: cardinalnews.org/2025/06/23/v...

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Can you take the HEAT? What exactly is HEAT and how does it prevent auto theft? Find out in this week's podcast episode. LINK: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

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"A hard fought battle" - Why is there so much secrecy surrounding how surveillance technology and spy cameras are being funded in Virginia? Check out this week's podcast episode to learn more about this $1 million mystery! Link: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

Should police track your car without cause? Virginia’s new LPR law says… maybe. 👀

Catch the full episode here: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/

#news #privacy #virginia #podcast

Police in Virginia are using license plate readers to track cars — but often mark “Other” as the reason for pulling footage. It’s great for catching criminals… but what if you’re not one? Check out the full episode here 👀: youtu.be/LV5TgNUS_EQ?...

#Surveillance #LPR #CardinalNewsVA

How do police use license plate readers to solve crimes? Check out our new podcast episode here: cardinalnews.org/podcasts/