The firm, which makes plastic caps for food and other products, says it’s growing faster than expected.

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Appalachian says water levels below dams may rise rapidly this week; more . .
Briefs: Danville Pittsylvania Chamber promotes Harper. University of Lynchburg offers program on aging. Photo from Norton historical marker dedication.
Youngkin announces funding for ag projects
Grants include projects in Bedford, Franklin, Grayson, Nelson and Scott counties.
Pulaski donates land for 3D-printed houses; more . .
From elsewhere: Youngkin not giving up on gas tax holiday or Commanders stadium. Boeing partners with Tech on Northern Virginia center. Covid cases rise in Dan River Region.
Appalachian Power issues RFP for wind or solar; more . . .
Briefs: Virginia Tech studies how to help low-income engineering students. VCEDA awards grant to Wise County business. Natural History museum to hold wildlife festival.
Google’s Wing wants to expand drone delivery in Christiansburg; more . . .
From elsewhere: Economic growth slowing, recession likely, study says. Report identifies which college majors pay off best. Lynchburg-area colleges seek to counter tuition increases.
Part of Blue Ridge Parkway closed for repairs; more . . .
Briefs: Mill Mountain Zoo gets grant. USDA awards money for Wythe County water project. Sorensen Institute names high school leaders program class.
Lynchburg firm wins contract for nuclear microreactors; more . . .
From elsewhere: Budget officially presented to Youngkin. Transco seeks to upgrade natural gas infrastructure in Pittsylvania. Labor dispute in Salem.
Virginia Tech wants to add real estate department; more . . .
Briefs: Appalachian asks permission to extend broadband to Bland, Montgomery. UVA Wise names chief of staff. Applications now accepted for Leadership Southside. Shaky Graves concert sold out.