A Floyd County family is launching a meat processing facility, a ‘major need’ in the heavily agricultural community. Their effort has garnered financial support, including funding from a state agriculture grant program that could expand if a bill that’s before the General Assembly passes.
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‘The next generation of ag’ is happening in Danville
Here’s a look inside some of the plant research taking place at the Institute for Advanced Learning and Research.
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Below the James, under the earth
Southside is a magnet for mineral prospectors, from copper to gold to uranium. Why is the geology so interesting there?
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How Nelson County became No. 1 for remote workers
And what other rural communities can learn from that.
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Hollins’ free tuition program for locals sparks application increase
Applications from local students are up more than 50% from last year.
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‘Coal is not our future’
Four manufacturers in Virginia’s coalfields are part of a pilot project aimed at developing a clean-energy industry cluster.
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Cultivating a new economy in Southwest
A pilot project to grow barley for beer and spirits has expanded over the past three years and is now working with a half-dozen farmers in three Southwest Virginia counties.
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Transportation-focused projects in running for up to $100 million
Virginia Tech-led group is one of 60 under consideration; 20 to 30 will be chosen.
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Plan to build labs in Roanoke and Blacksburg gets funding boost from GO Virginia
The plan is seen as a boost to the region’s life science industry.
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Study will look at potential for Southwest Virginia role in wind energy business
Can region become part of the supply chain for wind turbine components?