The plan is seen as a boost to the region’s life science industry.
Posted inOpinion
The vaccine divide isn’t as rural-urban as people think
Nevertheless, some counties in Southwest and Southside have Third World vaccination rates.
Posted inNews Briefs
Initial work done on abandoned mine that threatened homes in Wise; more . . .
Briefs: Roanoke County names county administrator. VCEDA approves grant for business in Clintwood. Griffith announces service academy nominations.
Posted inNews Briefs
State panel approves permits for Mountain Valley Pipeline; more . . .
Here are some of the top headlines from other news outlets around Southwest and Southside.
Posted inPolitics
Northam: ‘I made rural Virginia a priority’
Outgoing governor reflects on his often turbulent tenure, warns Youngkin to not undo the commonwealth’s transition to clean energy.
Posted inEconomy
Study will look at potential for Southwest Virginia role in wind energy business
Can region become part of the supply chain for wind turbine components?
Posted inOpinion
Was report on coalfield economy worth the trouble?
The study on the coalfields economy — part of what the region got in return for the repeal of coal tax credits — is now out.
Posted inCulture
Virginia’s first Black Olympic gold medalist to get historical marker
The state has approved a marker for Norvel Lee of Botetourt County.
Posted inNews Briefs
Virginia Tech ranks No. 25 for entrepreneurship; more . . .
Briefs: Emory & Henry graduates 32 in occupational therapy. VCEDA approves grant for mobile fashion boutique in Coeburn. Emory & Henry to broadcast live Christmas show Wednesday.