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.
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Matt Busse covers business for Cardinal News. He can be reached at matt@cardinalnews.org or (434) 849-1197.
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.
Posted inEconomy
Cardinal Commerce Notes: Tuggle’s Gap Restaurant reopens on the Blue Ridge Parkway
Plus: Wingstop appears to be headed to Vinton, Bedford County joins the Roanoke Regional Partnership, learn how to share your thoughts about Virginia’s new paid family and medical leave program and Columbia Gas is starting work on Main Street in Covington.
Posted inEconomy
Appalachian Power to hold open house on Valley Link substation plan
The utility said it plans to move the Joshua Falls substation in Campbell County. The substation would serve as one endpoint of a major electric transmission line proposal.
Posted inEconomy
Times Fiber Communications to close Chatham plant, lay off 79
The layoffs will take effect between Aug. 31 and Oct. 31. The company, a subsidiary of Amphenol Broadband Solutions, manufactures telecommunications cables.
