The civil penalty stems from violations of environmental regulations at a Transcontinental Gas Pipeline expansion project.
Matt Busse
Matt Busse covers business for Cardinal News. He can be reached at matt@cardinalnews.org or (434) 849-1197.
Posted inPolitics
Perriello opposes Valley Link, open to more nuclear at North Anna, silent on Joshua Falls; McGuire mum except for letter on Valley Link
The 5th Congressional District faces a unique set of energy issues, which prompted questions to both candidates for the House seat.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Lynchburg-based BWXT to sell medical business
Plus: Virtual hiring fair upcoming, new nuclear simulator report, Lynchburg’s airport gets a $5.3 million grant and USDA designates Virginia localities as drought disaster areas.
Posted inNew River Valley
Regulators OK Appalachian Power’s $340 million plan for old Glen Lyn coal plant
The utility plans to haul the byproducts of coal-fired electricity generation to a future landfill across the West Virginia border. Utility customers could be paying for it for more than a decade.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Virginia Steel and Fabrication to invest $3.6 million, create 52 jobs in Bland County
The expansion will more than triple the company’s existing workforce while adding new advanced manufacturing equipment.
Posted inEconomy
Virginia hemp businesses sue over THC rule change
The seven plaintiffs — including a Henry County retail store — claim that after Aug. 15, much of their inventory will become illegal to sell, which will significantly harm or possibly destroy their businesses.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Sound off on Dominion-NextEra deal
Plus: Restaurant and retail notes from around the region and a new jobs website for veterans.
Posted inEconomy
Appalachian Power sees ‘explosive’ growth from data centers, other big customers
The electric utility said it’s in talks with three dozen potential large customers, “primarily data centers,” in Virginia. It remains to be seen how many of these proposals become reality — and what impact this could have on existing customers.
Posted inEconomy
Wythe County native to lead state tobacco commission
David Manley will serve as the executive director of Virginia’s Tobacco Region Revitalization Commission, which aims to boost economic development in traditionally tobacco-dependent localities.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Virginia expands solar savings program
Plus: Southwest Virginia airports get money for upgrades and Martinsville launches a new property search website.
