A Canadian company has bought interest in the uranium deposit in Pittsylvania County and has set its sights on overturning the state’s moratorium on uranium mining. Experts say the risks are real, but some can be mitigated with modern technology.
Grace Mamon
Grace Mamon is a reporter for Cardinal News. Reach her at grace@cardinalnews.org or 540-369-5464.
Posted inEconomy
North Danville to be next target for revitalization
Danville is shifting its revitalization efforts from the River District to North Main. Officials intend to start by improving existing storefronts and consulting residents on the changes they would like to see.
Posted inEconomy
Danville organization invests in Blacksburg’s CytoRecovery medical cell sorting company
Danville’s investment might mean a CytoRecovery presence in Danville, such as office operations or an internship at Danville Community College. CytoRecovery’s cell sorting could improve understanding of disease and development of drugs.
Posted inEducation
Averett’s airport operation gives students a one-of-a-kind experience
The Danville university is the only school in the state with an aeronautics program and a fixed-based operator at an airport.
Posted inPolitics
Southside Virginia legislators aren’t interested in overturning uranium mining moratorium
A Canadian company will acquire the uranium deposit in Pittsylvania and would like to see the state’s ban lifted.
Posted inEconomy
Automotive racing school relocates headquarters to Halifax County
The Skip Barber Racing School will also create a performance driving school at the Virginia International Raceway, creating 24 jobs.
Posted inEconomy
A new push to overturn Virginia’s uranium mining moratorium may be on the horizon
A Canadian uranium mining company recently acquired the largest undeveloped uranium deposit in the U.S. in Pittsylvania County .
Posted inEconomy
Here’s what apprenticeships look like in 2022 and why they are important now
Southwest and Southside will soon have a regional apprenticeship consortium, thanks to the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research and a Tobacco Commission grant.
Posted inEconomy
Caesars Virginia’s general manager wants the Danville casino to work closely with the community
A Q&A with Chris Albrecht, who will oversee the planned casino.
Posted inEconomy
Temporary casino could mean millions in unexpected tax revenue for Danville
Caesar’s wants to open a Danville venue in 2023. The temporary casino in Bristol has already exceeded revenue expectations for a permanent facility.
