Economy

‘This is an investment in hope’

by Lindley Estes December 8, 2021December 10, 2021

The Harvest Foundation makes a 13-year commitment to pay for students in Martinsville and Henry County to go to college.

Economy

Virginia Tech alum pledges $35 million for new engineering building

by Megan Schnabel December 7, 2021December 7, 2021

The gift from Norris Mitchell is the university’s largest ever donation from an alumnus.

A middle school girl learns how to weld.

Economy

Danville’s next big step

by Amy Trent December 1, 2021December 10, 2021

The Center for Manufacturing Advancement now under construction fits into the city’s long-term goal to become a hub for advanced manufacturing.

Economy

With new ABC license, Virginia localities can create permanent open-air alcohol zones

by Megan Schnabel November 30, 2021November 29, 2021

Danville and Abingdon are among the first localities in the state to consider a so-called Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area license.

A pile of rocks and household debris left by the flood in Hurley

Economy

‘We are survivors. We have to be.’

by Megan Schnabel November 23, 2021July 17, 2025

Almost three months after a storm brought devastating flooding and mudslides to the Buchanan County community of Hurley, residents and volunteers continue their slow recovery – and wait for help from FEMA that might never come.

Economy

Why don’t we have more wind energy in Southwest Virginia? Or any?

by Grace Mamon November 23, 2021September 20, 2022

Virginia has been left out of national wind energy trends, but that might change soon

Economy

Meet one of the people who will help decide how the state’s marijuana tax dollars are spent

by Megan Schnabel November 12, 2021October 14, 2022

You’ve just got to involve everyone. You’ve got to be as diverse as you possibly can in this cannabis industry,” says Western Virginia’s only representative on the Cannabis Equity Reinvestment Board.