The electric utility says updating its circa-1940s equipment will improve reliability for customers.
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Virginians should see full SNAP benefits arrive no later than Tuesday, governor’s office says
Some recipients will be paid as early as Saturday. Federal SNAP funding now extends through September 2026, which should provide some stability for the program going forward.
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Regulators give Appalachian Power green light to incur small modular nuclear reactor site costs
The electric utility has said it is evaluating a location in Campbell County along the James River for a potential SMR but has not decided whether to pursue building one.
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Modine to add 57 jobs at Buena Vista facility
The manufacturer of heating and cooling equipment will invest $19.6 million and move the headquarters of its heating business to Buena Vista.
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It’s been a year since the largest economic development announcement in Southside’s history. Here’s where things stand with Microporous.
Construction at the Southern Virginia Megasite at Berry Hill is expected to begin soon, and Microporous is already investing in various needs in the region.
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Defense firm to add 288 jobs at Roanoke County site
Elbit Systems of America, which makes night-vision goggles for the military, will invest $30 million at its facility on Plantation Road.
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Virginia’s state-run food assistance program ends as partial SNAP benefits are set to return
One policy expert described the past week’s SNAP updates as “whiplash” as federal guidance from the courts and the executive branch created a confusing landscape for states to navigate.
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Generational changes dominate Day of Data discussions at Virginia Tech
Generative AI is disrupting technology sectors — and jobs — at a staggering pace, said speakers at Tech’s data symposium.
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Small city, big plans: In Covington, new businesses and amenities turn optimism into action
More than a dozen shops and restaurants have opened downtown in recent years. The city is developing public amenities such as a new miniature golf course, a public art display and a green space for future outdoor events. It’s all part of this small Virginia city’s effort to attract and retain residents and visitors.
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Statewide food drive links donors with food banks amid government shutdown and SNAP uncertainty
The Virginia Cares Initiative is designed to make donating to regional food banks easier for residents who want to help.