RINGANA will use the Roanoke facility as its distribution hub for the United States, as well as for manufacturing and research.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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Microgreens grower AeroFarms acquired by investment firm
The indoor vertical farming company in Pittsylvania County had faced possible closure for months before it was sold.
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As Dominion seeks bill increase, state commission floats idea of rebates from greenhouse gas fund
The proposal would send the proceeds from the Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative back to Dominion customers rather than using the money to fund energy-efficiency and flood-preparedness programs.
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Tech Briefs: New bill backed by Warner would curb energy costs, demands from data centers
Plus: An ARC grant will fund a Radford University study on AI and workforce development.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: BWXT’s nuclear fuel used in successful test of new reactor
Plus: Virginia launches a healthcare website, and the Virginia Chamber names a new president.
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More than 30,000 customers await broadband connections as provider struggles to complete work
RiverStreet Networks is attempting to secure further funding to finish its work in a dozen localities across Southside and Central Virginia. But federal deadlines are looming.
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Gigawatt data center project planned for Wythe County
TAC Data Centers plans to build on approximately 1,000 acres in eastern Wythe County, near the Pulaski County line.
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Tech Briefs: AI use strong in Virginia, with Montgomery County at No. 5 statewide
Plus: A Virginia Tech professor gets money to study virtual reality’s influence on behavior.
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Valley Link says its new transmission line plan would impact fewer people. Opponents vow to continue fighting it.
The developer of an “extra-high-voltage” electric transmission line slated to run through nine Virginia counties has released a map with new proposed routes. Critics of the project remain committed to keeping it from ever being built.
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Lynchburg-based Centra to lay off 90
The healthcare system said the cuts represent about 1% of its workforce. More than a third of those affected will be offered opportunities to reapply for other positions within the system.
