At a mass meeting that drew hundreds, Mulchi beat five other GOP candidates to be nominated to run in a Jan. 9 special election following Sen. Frank Ruff’s announcement that he will retire at the end of his current term. Democrats elected Wyatt-Younger in a district-wide firehouse primary, where she defeated three opponents.
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Framatome to invest $49.4 million in Lynchburg-area facilities, add 515 jobs
The nuclear-energy firm, whose North American headquarters are in the Hill City, will upgrade its three area facilities and add hundreds of new engineers and support staff through 2027.
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Martinsville judge hears arguments as bank seeks $300M from West Va. governor, family
The judge said he likely will need until the end of January to issue an opinion on whether the dispute between Martinsville-based Carter Bank & Trust and West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice’s family will proceed to trial.
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Roanoke City Council OKs steps to aid Amazon-Deschutes negotiations
Amazon is in talks with the brewery to buy a 49-acre piece of land in the Roanoke Centre for Industry and Technology with an eye toward constructing and operating a distribution center.
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Amazon plans to buy Deschutes-owned property in Roanoke
The Fortune 50 company seeks to build a distribution center on a site formerly considered for a Deschutes brewery, according to city documents. The city council will consider whether to approve a plan to repay a related federal grant, which would free the property from current restrictions on how it can be used.
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State regulators OK Appalachian Power rate hike
An average Appalachian Power residential customer’s monthly bill will increase by about $16, starting in 60 days. Meanwhile, regulators did not approve a proposed monthly service charge exemption for low-income customers.
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Trader Joe’s? Topgolf? Officials aim to lure new shopping options to the Roanoke Valley
Roanoke County and the cities of Roanoke and Salem are collaborating to figure out how to bring more grocery stores, restaurants and other retail choices to the area.
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Report: Manufacturer eyes Pittsylvania County for $100 million investment
Microporous, a Tennessee-based maker of battery separators, is considering the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill for a new facility backed by $100 million in federal funding, according to a report in Virginia Business. The Pittsylvania County site has been passed over for several large projects.
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Appalachian Trail near Matts Creek Fire to reopen Tuesday
Officials said Monday that the blaze, which began earlier this month and grew to more than 11,000 acres, now is 100% contained.
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Farm animal vets improve food supply and safety. A new grant aims to address their shortage in Southwest Virginia.
Wellfarm Veterinary Consultants will use $125,000 to expand its services and further advocate for preventative care of cattle, pigs, sheep and other large production animals.