Solar survey tallies up developers’ interest in Southside, Central Virginia
Megan Schnabel
Megan Schnabel is managing editor for Cardinal News. Reach her at megan@cardinalnews.org or 540-819-4969.
Posted inEconomy
Amazon announces 2 more solar farms in Virginia
They will be in Frederick and Pittsylvania counties.
Posted inEconomy
Is Virginia at a solar crossroads?
As utility-scale solar projects spread across central and Southside Virginia, local governments and residents have been wrestling with how to balance the sometimes competing goals of preserving farmland and reducing carbon emissions.
Posted inEconomy
Urban farm set to grow in Roanoke food desert
The land will be owned by the local arm of a national initiative designed to provide access to land to the next generation of farmers.
Posted inEconomy
Danville votes to allow outdoor alcohol in its River District
If Virginia ABC signs off on a license, Danville will be the first locality in the state with a year-round Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area.
Posted inEconomy
Southwest Virginia community colleges to collaborate on training for wind industry jobs
This follows a study on what Southwest Virginia could do to get a piece of the wind energy supply chain.
Posted inEconomy
Emory & Henry to offer blockchain course
Economic development officials see uses for the technology in the agriculture and energy sectors, areas that they hope to expand in Southwest Virginia.
Posted inEconomy
Can waste coal help build cellphones and rechargeable batteries?
A research initiative launched in Southwest Virginia has a goal of turning gob into valuable raw materials for high-tech manufacturing.
Posted inPolitics
Pound Town Council to meet Tuesday with 3 new members
Judges appoint final member to reconstitued council of town one called a ‘hot mess.’
Posted inPolitics
Seeking equity for 4-H
A Wise County teen successfully pushed for state legislation that would put 4-H on equal footing with school clubs and sports for students who need to miss class.
