That’s more than double the organization’s revenue from last year.
Economy
Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Lawsuit over Botetourt County data center project can move forward, judge rules
A resident’s case claiming that the county had violated open meetings and open records law was reset for next week, after a lengthy motions hearing Tuesday.
Posted inEconomy
Report: Data centers dominate Virginia’s economic development incentives
Over a 10-year period, a tax exemption for the purchase of data center computer equipment and software accounted for about 60% of the money the commonwealth put toward incentives aimed at spurring job creation and capital investment.
Posted inSouthwest Virginia
Heating and utility assistance is available in far Southwest this winter
As winter months approach, more rate increases could be coming.
Posted inLynchburg area
Appalachian Power asks to charge customers for nuclear reactor site development
If the request is approved, the average residential customer’s monthly bill would rise by $1.98 for a year.
Posted inSouthwest Virginia
If Old Dominion Power’s latest rate increase request is approved, some customers in the coalfields say they don’t know how they would pay their electric bills
Two Lee County neighbors have a question for the utility: What justifies a 23% jump?
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Lawsuit claims Botetourt County’s data center agreement with Google is invalid
County supervisors voted on a key agreement without publicizing what they were doing, according to the resident’s legal action.
Posted inLynchburg area
Food aid theft in Lynchburg drops after implementation of more secure benefit cards
The city was part of a pilot program, and the technology is now being adopted statewide.
Posted inRoanoke Valley
Wells Fargo to lay off 87 in Roanoke County
Notices sent by the banking giant indicate that the cuts primarily affect fraud and claims operations.
Posted inSouthwest Virginia
Nearly 200 cabins, campsites for Damascus-owned Laurel Gateway property suggested by consulting firm
A study found the site needs sewer services at a cost of about $5 million.
