Big construction projects in the city and county are bringing in crews for longer periods of time, creating demand for extended-stay lodging.
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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.
Posted inNews Briefs
Headlines from across the state: Virginia joins 21 states in opposing USPS gun mailing proposal; more …
From elsewhere: Spanberger appoints new leader at Department of Motor Vehicles. Breeze Airways to launch Richmond-Cancun nonstop service. Permit sought for Spotsylvania data center.
Posted inEconomy
Chase City revitalization efforts will see historic school and theater transformed
Town officials are hoping that renovations of the Robert E. Lee Elementary School and the Mecca Theatre will catalyze more redevelopment.
Posted inOpinion
The curious silence of Jay Jones and the Lynchburg Republican firehouse primary
Lynchburg Republicans want to test state law and create a mechanism to nominate candidates without using a state-run primary. Will the attorney general let that go forward?
Posted inEconomy
AeroFarms avoids shutdown, says it will be a ‘stronger, more stable business’
The indoor farming company in Pittsylvania County said in late March that it was working to sell its business.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: 9 years of I-81 work, police buy Roanoke County building, restaurant and brewery reopen, Lester Group names chair
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
Posted inOpinion
Cannabis legalization advocates: Virginia lawmakers choose support and services over punishment for our youth
We are now criminalizing children for behavior that is no longer illegal for adults.