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Posted inOpinion
Chamber president: It’s time to get real about energy and small business
From retail stores to salons to logistics companies, rising energy costs are showing up in operating expenses, hiring decisions and long-term sustainability.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: FBI raids Sen. Louise Lucas’ Portsmouth office, cannabis business; more …
From elsewhere: Menhaden board punts vote to increase Virginia reduction fishery quota restrictions. Transgender woman sues for sexual discrimination against Salem DEQ office. Richmonder will be first Black woman to drive in a national NASCAR series.
Posted inWeather
April was historically hot, but similar to some other recent Aprils
The weather pattern has shifted from an extremely warm and dry April to a cooler, slightly wetter early May.
Posted inEconomy
In Carroll County, a $100 million investment begins to bear fruit
Pluck’d announced last year that it would build out more than 60 acres of greenhouses to grow tomatoes. Its products now are heading to stores.
Posted inOpinion
Black voters were the most enthusiastic for the redistricting amendment. Southwest Democrats were the least.
The Democratic vote was down across Virginia, but it was down inconsistently. The highest retention rate from last November was generally in localities with high Black populations.
Posted inLocal
Hyatt property geared toward long-term stays breaks ground in Danville, as demand for lodging and housing continues to rise
Big construction projects in the city and county are bringing in crews for longer periods of time, creating demand for extended-stay lodging.
Posted inLocal
Scott County supervisors seek to close $2.5 million budget gap
On Wednesday, the county board will discuss the budget that will take effect July 1.
Posted inEconomy
Tech Briefs: Generative AI’s content thirst, entrepreneur center opens in Blacksburg, state to fund EV charging infrastructure
Catch up on the week’s technology news.
Posted inOpinion
Researcher: Spanberger visited Southwest Virginia. The way she visited tells the region what she thinks of it.
The governor needs to hold more events in Southwest Virginia.
