Axxor will add 21 jobs and invest $3.5 million.

Cardinal Staff
Cox to lead Virginia Business Higher Education Council; more . . .
Briefs: Carilion announces leadership changes. Gala for DuBois raises $1.45 million for student fund. ARC awards money for Wise County sewer. Sidewalk art show in Roanoke this weekend.
Lawmakers to delay vote on Commanders stadium; more …
From elsewhere: Fire ants on the march. New event center approved for Henry County. Heytex fined $3 million by feds.
Water levels downstream from Claytor Lake, Leesville may change quickly this week
Appalachian Power may have to generate hydropower quickly this week, the utility advises.
Pittsylvania County loses out on Hyundai plant; more . . .
Montgomery County sets $240,000 salary for superintendent. Uptown Martinsville real estate market is hot. COVID rises in Roanoke Valley.
Volunteers needed for IRONMAN event; more . . .
Briefs: University of Lynchburg names new director for nature center. Business wins chamber awards in Farmville and Buckingham County. New River CC student makes all-Virginia academic team.
Bristol, Tenn. sues Bristol, Va. over stinky landfill; more . . .
From elsewhere: Norfolk casino could be second in state. Archiects propose non-traditional design for Halifax high school. Franklin, Patrick name tourism directors.
W&L to generate 100% of power from solar energy
The school has partnered with a solar energy developer to build a solar farm in North Carolina.
P&H to add boxing club; more . . .
Briefs: Birthplace of Country Music Museum starts monthly Bluegrass Jam. Warner, Kaine announce federal funding for school programs.
Covid deaths in Roanoke region hit 1,000; more . . .
From elsewhere: Housing shortage in Bristol impacts casino hiring. Pulaski military supplier agrees to $3 million fine. Pot event in Chase City aims to reduce stigma.