The farm and home goods retailer will set up a distribution facility in a county industrial park, according to the governor’s office.
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Covering the economic issues facing Southwest and Southside Virginia.
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EEOC sues Salvation Army, alleging disability discrimination in Lynchburg
The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission claims that the Salvation Army denied a part-time case worker reasonable accommodation to seek treatment for cancer.
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Tech briefs: Sen. Warner seeks comment on potential law for AI agents market
Plus: Energy Department gives Virginia Tech $2.8 million for a project to improve energy transmission; Smyth, Washington counties receive GO Virginia grant for shared industrial park.
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Stack Infrastructure says it’s moving forward with AI data center in Pittsylvania
With state tax exemptions for data centers in place, the Colorado-based company plans to locate in Southside.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Share your thoughts on Columbia Gas’ rate increase request
Plus: Columbia Gas finishes a new Covington facility, Ringana property sale tops $9 million, Botetourt supervisors OK grocery store and a new bookstore opens in Collinsville.
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Investment firm to buy troubled tech company Luna Innovations
The company, formerly headquartered in Roanoke, had recently settled a class-action lawsuit for $7.3 million, after plaintiffs alleged securities fraud.
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State levies $106K civil charge on Halifax County solar facility
In a series of inspection reports, the state’s environmental agency cited multiple violations of erosion and sediment control regulations. The developer said it’s working with the agency to address everything that’s required.
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Appalachian Power proposes seasonal rates, budget billing alternative
As the electric utility seeks regulatory approval to increase its rates, it’s also proposing measures to address the sticker shock of high bills during the winter or when settling up a fixed-payment budget plan.
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Tech Briefs: Virginia adds a new term, agrivoltaics, to its code of laws
Plus: Jefferson Lab Data Center will provide research boon to Virginia Tech, professor says.
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Cardinal Commerce Notes: Here’s how to share your thoughts on Old Dominion Power’s rate hike request
Also: Orvis will stay in Roanoke, job postings must include pay ranges starting in July, Virginia wants your input on its energy plan, and the state asks farmers to remain vigilant against the New World screwworm.
