Matt Busse

At least 30 daily papers owned by Lee Enterprises have announced they will publish print editions just three days a week, starting next month. The changes come during a time of continuing challenges in print media.

The company, which designs and maintains power plants, hopes to train more nuclear technicians through its partnership with Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg.

Altec Industries, which makes trucks, cranes and other equipment, will invest $1.4 million in its facility.

The group’s annual ceremony celebrates leaders and up-and-comers in the Roanoke and New River Valley region’s technology sector.

Carter Bank & Trust has filed court documents seeking payment on about $300 million in loans connected with the West Virginia governor’s family businesses. The Justices say they have a right to defend themselves at trial.

If the state approves, Appalachian Power would build a new substation and power lines at a 273-acre industrial park that has yet to attract any businesses. The utility’s president says the investment could be a “gamechanger.” Apco customers would foot the bill for the project through an increase in monthly bills.

Layman Distributing will create 42 new jobs and invest $6.8 million in the expansion.

The maker of electrical transformers will add new manufacturing and corporate office space at its Hill City headquarters, Gov. Glenn Youngkin announced Wednesday. Virginia competed with Pennsylvania and California to secure the deal.

It’s been nearly two years since the U.S. Supreme Court ruled that college athletes could profit from their names and likenesses. Triumph NIL’s deal to acquire Commonwealth NIL will combine two NIL players in the world of Virginia Tech athletics.