The lieutenant governor has expressed concern about the proposed electric utility merger as the State Corporation Commission prepares to hold regulatory hearings.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inEconomy
As temperatures dip, Columbia Gas rates set to rise
The company is enacting an interim rate increase that will raise the average residential customer’s monthly bill by almost $11.
Posted inSouthwest Area
New housing program will begin with subdivision at Southern Gap in Buchanan County
The program aims to target the need for workforce housing in the far Southwest.
Posted inNew River Valley
Radford leaders applaud TripStop project at a crucial time for revenue opportunities
The travel center will be located off Interstate 81 at Exit 105.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg saw a 21-fold increase in food aid fraud in August. Could new cards being issued by the state help?
Embedded microchips may benefit recipients, who have no way to recover stolen assistance funds.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Wise County is betting on housing to bring economic development
The industrial development authority has two projects in the works that take advantage of a new state law.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Local leaders explore the idea of an AI-ready Roanoke region
A group drawn from cities, counties, businesses and higher education is seeking a consultant to study market demand and feasibility of a regional AI center of excellence.
Posted inLynchburg area
Lynchburg workforce development gets a boost with expansion of Jubilee’s STEM center
The nonprofit broke ground Friday on a project that will add five classrooms to the existing training space.
Posted inSouthwest Area
Wythe County to purchase old Fort Chiswell mall site for $1.5 million
The property, which occupies a visible site at the intersection of two interstates, has sat unused for more than a decade. Now, local leaders are looking for potential developers.
Posted inDanville area
Educational consulting firm to invest $15 million in Danville, create 22 jobs
The company, TECHnista, develops K-12 curricula to teach students about the advanced manufacturing and defense industries.
