The technology is anticipated to improve grid reliability and save the utilities millions of dollars over the next 20 years by reducing how much they pay to deliver power during the highest-demand times.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Tech Briefs: Blacksburg micro-3D printing developer gets patent, Virginia Tech team hunts for microplastics on fish scales
Catch up on the week’s technology news.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Wood council created, Walmart stores to be remodeled, program for Helene-hit farmers reopens, BWXT acquires machine shop
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
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Big projects have claimed most of the industrial land in Danville and Pittsylvania. The region is preparing for more growth.
Though lots of industrial park acreage has been claimed so far this year, the region still has more shovel-ready sites than anywhere else in Virginia. But local officials say they can’t get complacent.
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An AI data center at megasite will create 2,000 permanent positions, Pittsylvania County officials promise
At a community meeting this week, local officials shared information about the project’s jobs, electric and water use and monetary incentives.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Botetourt business expands safe room offerings, First Piedmont names CEO, plus news from Roanoke, Lynchburg, NRV
Get up to speed on recent business happenings.
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After years of development, BWX Technologies hopes to prove the value of tiny nuclear fuel particles
The TRISO fuel, which could one day help power the next generation of advanced nuclear reactors, is manufactured at the company’s Lynchburg-area facility.
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An effort to provide housing, medical help and hope is expanding again, despite funding challenges
The growth at Wise County’s Family Crisis Support Services comes amid a rise in homelessness, domestic violence and sexual assault cases that are expected to worsen.
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Megasite project could be in jeopardy if data center tax exemptions are ended, finance secretary warns
The project, which is expected to bring more than 2,000 jobs and $73 billion in investment to Pittsylvania County, could “go away,” Mark Sickles told state senators.
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Roanoke Rambler’s new owner says changes necessary for sustainability
Ollie Howie, an entrepreneur and investor who grew up in Roanoke, said the publication’s expenses have been exceeding its monthly revenue.
