Danville is shifting its revitalization efforts from the River District to North Main. Officials intend to start by improving existing storefronts and consulting residents on the changes they would like to see.
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Stores dedicated to unregulated ‘skill game’ machines proliferate in Bristol
Bristol planned to ask stores to cease operations prior to Monday, when a judge extended an injunction allowing games to continue.
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Virginia is studying whether to open a second inland port. Here’s what inland ports are and why they matter.
In the three-plus decades since the Virginia Inland Port opened in rural Warren County, economic development has followed. A study underway right now will look at whether it makes sense to open a second inland port near Lynchburg or Bristol.
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Danville organization invests in Blacksburg’s CytoRecovery medical cell sorting company
Danville’s investment might mean a CytoRecovery presence in Danville, such as office operations or an internship at Danville Community College. CytoRecovery’s cell sorting could improve understanding of disease and development of drugs.
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Mobile home park residents in Montgomery County sue new owner over water shutoff
The park is now owned by a company linked to the Alden Global Capital hedge fund. “We felt that the evidence could prove that it was willful,” attorney for residents says.
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Why Youngkin and nuclear proponents say now is the time to bring a small modular nuclear reactor to Southwest Virginia
Youngkin and other nuclear proponents say Southwest Virginia’s abundant abandoned coal mine land and the need for jobs and economic development make the region an ideal spot for a small modular nuclear reactor. Critics say they’ve been left out of the discussion.
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Experts say Virginia is capable of building a small modular nuclear reactor today if approvals were in place. Here’s how.
Small modular nuclear reactors are about a third of the size of typical reactors. There are no SMRs operating in the U.S., but experts say Virginia is equipped to build one if approvals go through.
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Virginia Tech’s ‘mock mine’ gives students experience working with minerals
he new Holden Hall features three pits, similar to sand pits on a playground, meant to simulate a real mine. The plan is for students to conduct projects with autonomous mining equipment and drones in the Mock Mine to learn mining fundamentals.
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Blacksburg’s CytoRecovery commercializes a patented cell-sorting method
The biotech startup made its first sale in September
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Automotive racing school relocates headquarters to Halifax County
The Skip Barber Racing School will also create a performance driving school at the Virginia International Raceway, creating 24 jobs.