The Bureau of Economic Analysis recently detailed the gross domestic product of each locality. While Virginia’s economy grew as a whole, not every locality in the state has seen its economy return to pre-pandemic levels.
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Floyd County manufacturer to expand, add 15 jobs; more . . .
Bonds for Central Virginia Training Center have been paid off. Mill Mountain Theatre extends suspension of show due to COVID. Two food distributions set in Danville. More . . .
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Gainsboro library in Roanoke, Ferrum community get historical markers
These are among seven new markers approved by the state.
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Senate to vote on Manchin amendment that would greenlight Mountain Valley Pipeline; more . . .
From elsewhere: Kaine endorses McClellan for Congress. Liberty investigation on sexual assaults complete but not released. Buckingham County supervisors ask for recommendations on gold mining.
Posted inSports
Mike Leach’s legacy endures with his UVa rival
Former University of Virginia Coach Al Groh reflects on the late Mississippi State coach; their teams faced each other in a 2008 bowl game.
Posted inWeather
On the lookout for holiday season snow as cold pattern digs in
Chilly temperatures are a near-certainty for the Christmas season in Virginia. Snow could develop with a couple of wiggles in the atmospheric flow.
Posted inPolitics
Virginia is putting $1.3 billion towards school construction and improvements. Enrollment for grants starts in January.
The Virginia legislature will weigh changes to the criteria and guidelines for grant applicants made by the Commission on School Construction and Modernization. Most of the proposals are designed to make funds more broadly and easily available.
Posted inOpinion
More lab space is being built in Blacksburg and Roanoke. Here’s how that can accelerate growth of the life sciences sector.
Some start-ups can’t afford to build their own lab space or may only need lab space intermittently. Advocates believe that new lab space in Blacksburg and Roanoke will encourage economic development and entrepreneurship in the region.
Posted inNews Briefs
Tech group awarded $1.5 million National Science Foundation grant for semiconductor research
Education briefs: Virginia Tech professor named fellow of National Academy of Inventors. New River Community College professor named as Early Childhood Champion awardee.
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Steep Canyon Rangers, Martin Barre coming to Rocky Mount
Cline to hold town hall in Roanoke County. Mill Mountain Theatre cancels some performances due to COVID. Project Hope recipients in Martinsville honored. Fine Arts Center in Pulaski to hold reception. Carilion holds toy and clothing drive.
