NASA has committed nearly $6 million to a three-year project whose goals include increasing air travel accessibility for people who don’t live near large airports.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inSouthwest Area
‘We have a right to know what’s going on’: Forum planned for Russell County data centers proposed at former mine site
Some residents have held small demonstrations or are speaking against the project at government meetings.
Posted inPolitics
Report calls for more expertise to regulate AI’s use within Virginia state government and to craft AI-related laws
Several Southwest Virginia lawmakers said they expect legislators to take action on AI use and regulation during the General Assembly’s 2027 session.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
HopeTree and Stateson Homes gearing up to begin largest Salem development of its kind
The start of construction on hundreds of homes is scheduled to begin by spring.
Posted inEconomy
As electricity demand soars, Virginia’s power transformer industry is booming
Makers of the on- and off-ramps for the power grid are undergoing major expansions and adding thousands of jobs.
Posted inNew River Valley
Company opts not to finalize New River Valley Commerce Park contract, including data center
There was a proposed $750 million plan for a site close to 500 acres.
Posted inNew River Valley
Town of Christiansburg working on a deal to sell part of its Huckleberry Park land
The town council set a public hearing on the potential sale, but the potential buyer was not disclosed.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Why did regional authority that owns Wood Haven pull out of data center NDA? Transparency, it says
“Ethical obligations” remain to protect information, including the name of the buyer’s corporate parent, its director said.
Posted inDanville area
Caesars casino visitor center opens in Danville with goal to increase local business customers
Guests can create custom digital itineraries there and send them to their phones, said Lisa Meriwether, Danville’s tourism director.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Google commits $10 million geared toward energy efficiency to Virginia localities including Botetourt County
The tech company is building a data center at the Botetourt Center at Greenfield and says that repairs and other household investments will target homes near the industrial park.
